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Sleep Apnea Report

Sleep apnea disorders are characterized by multiple cessations of respirations during sleep that induce partial arousals and interfere with the maintenance of sleep. Sleep apnea syndromes are divided into central, obstructive, and mixed central-obstructive types.


What we've learned from patients who report Sleep Apnea

Symptom severities

Severe
18
Moderate
39
Mild
14
None
11

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Sleep Apnea

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Sleep Apnea
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
CPAP w/humidifier 42   CPAP w/humidifier: 59%
CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure 25   CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure: 35%
BiPAP w/humidifier 7   BiPAP w/humidifier: 10%
Sleep Apnea machine 4   Sleep Apnea machine: 6%
BiPAP 4   BiPAP: 6%
Provigil 4   Provigil: 6%
BiPAP w/humidifier and oxygen concentrator 4   BiPAP w/humidifier and oxygen concentrator: 6%
Clonazepam 3   Clonazepam: 4%
Trazodone 3   Trazodone: 4%
Ambien 3   Ambien: 4%
Adderall 1   Adderall: 1%
Remeron 1   Remeron: 1%
Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAPĀ®) 1   Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAPĀ®): 1%
Rivotril drops 1   Rivotril drops: 1%
Zolpidem 1   Zolpidem: 1%
Oxygen Therapy 1   Oxygen Therapy: 1%
Tonsillectomy 1   Tonsillectomy: 1%
Cervical pillow 1   Cervical pillow: 1%
Wellbutrin XL 1   Wellbutrin XL: 1%
VPAP 1   VPAP: 1%
Oxygen Concentrator 1   Oxygen Concentrator: 1%
Tap II 1   Tap II: 1%
Craftmatic Adjustable Bed 1   Craftmatic Adjustable Bed: 1%
Esophageal Dilatation 1   Esophageal Dilatation: 1%
Tramadol-Acetaminophen 1   Tramadol-Acetaminophen: 1%
Sleep Physician 1   Sleep Physician: 1%
Klonopin 1   Klonopin: 1%
Sleep 1   Sleep: 1%
Benadryl Allergy Sinus Headache 1   Benadryl Allergy Sinus Headache: 1%
Knee Pillow 1   Knee Pillow: 1%

Report created on February 12, 2012.