While it is very true that many apnea patients are this way because of neurologic issues versus obstructive ones, They are far from the "typical case". Obstruction or collapse of the airway is very prevalent. The mass from the neck puts iward pressure on the oropharnyx and in effect the structures o...

I must agree with everyones take on the renewed energy level. THe night of my sleep study, it only took a couple of hours for them to come and fit me with a mask for the rest of the night. I used it and never opened my eyes again until they had to come and wake me up. That day I was bursting at the ...

As far as losing weight after going on CPAP, the previous posts are correct. Gettting the proper amount of Oxygen at night as well as achieving REMS sleep does help boost the metabolism. At night, the bodies systems go into a sort of recovery mode, and get the rest they need from the days activity. ...