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'''Dealing with Higher Pressures'''
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The short and sweet:
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea,or OSA,is a condition where the airway closes during sleep effectively causing some people to stop breathing for a short period of time in their sleep. While some suffer from OSA others may have Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea. For those who have been diagnosed with OSA or SOSA the most popular treatment option is to use a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine,or CPAP. A Cpap machine offers treatment to the individual by providing a constant airflow during sleep in order to hold the airway open thus reducing episodes of breathing difficulties.
  
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During winter months, especially in northern areas, the lack of light leads to [[depression]].  A big problem in Alaska and Antarctica, but also can affect certain people in areas closer to the equator - NY, New England, Maryland, Kansas, northern California, etc.  Floridians may not have as much problem with this.
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More light means less seasonal affective disorder.
 
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Light boxes are made specifically for this use - very bright and safe for the eyes.  Don't use incandescent bulbs, and beware of home made lights unless you read up on it first.
 
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Particularly effective if used in early morning.  Most are made to use at least 30 minutes per day, but using them longer than that at your desk at work can work even better, and lets you sit farther away which might be desirable.
 
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See ''Winter Blues'' by [http://www.normanrosenthal.com/ Norman Rosenthal], former director of the light therapy department at NIH, for more info.
 
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Now for some good editors! To edit this article visit its home page [[Light Therapy]].
 
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[[Category: Alternative_Treatments]]
 

Revision as of 15:54, 7 December 2009

Dealing with Higher Pressures By Bearcat42

Obstructive Sleep Apnea,or OSA,is a condition where the airway closes during sleep effectively causing some people to stop breathing for a short period of time in their sleep. While some suffer from OSA others may have Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea. For those who have been diagnosed with OSA or SOSA the most popular treatment option is to use a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine,or CPAP. A Cpap machine offers treatment to the individual by providing a constant airflow during sleep in order to hold the airway open thus reducing episodes of breathing difficulties.

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