General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
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ozij
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by ozij » Fri Jul 13, 2007 4:53 am
Julie wrote:Is it only me who wonders if OSA isn't simply a by-product of all those other conditions, one that just wasn't realized until recently as existing, let alone mattering? While Cpap may help regulate OSA, and make us less hypoxic, keeping us alive somewhat longer than untreated patients, isn't it possible that it's just another symptom, or accompanying condition, and not the cause of other things?
Others have been wondering and attempting to find out.
Sleep apnoea as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease: current evidence, basic mechanisms and research priorities
And you'll find the names of other who have asked, and attempted to answer in this article's
citation map.
O.
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by roster » Fri Jul 13, 2007 2:16 pm
nightingale wrote:I am reading a new book (2006) "Stop Being Your Symptoms and Start Being Yourself" which addresses social and cultural forces, the profit motive, "medicalizing" nondisease states, media impact, etc., affecting health and health care. I purchased several copies from Amazon.com pretty cheaply. Is written specifically for folks suffering from chronic symptoms, and is very interesting.
Nightingale
Good point Nightingale,
My wife and I just came from the Walgreen's in my little neighborhood. I counted 7 technicians frantically filling prescriptions. Within a four-block area there are 4 more pharmacies which seem to have a big business also.
My wife and I were wondering if the whole blame country is taking pills?
Rooster
