¿Qué es la apnea del sueño? - NHLBI, NIH
La apnea del sueño es una afección común presente cuando la respiración se detiene y se reinicia muchas veces durante el sueño. Conozca las causas, los síntomas y tratamientos de la apnea del sueño.
Sleep Apnea - What Is Sleep Apnea? | NHLBI, NIH
Jan 9, 2025 · Sleep apnea is a common condition that occurs when your breathing stops and restarts many times while you sleep. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of sleep apnea.
Apnea del sueño - Causas y factores de riesgo | NHLBI, NIH
La causa de la apnea obstructiva del sueño son afecciones como la obesidad y las amígdalas grandes que bloquean el flujo de aire a través de las vías respiratorias superiores durante el sueño.
Sleep Apnea - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
Jan 9, 2025 · Treatment for sleep apnea may include healthy lifestyle changes, positive airway pressure such as a CPAP machine, an oral device, surgery, or other treatments.
Sleep Apnea - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Jan 9, 2025 · Causes of obstructive sleep apnea. The figure shows how the tongue and soft palate can block your airway during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by conditions that block airflow through your upper airway during sleep. For example, your tongue may fall backward and block your airway. Central sleep apnea is caused by problems with the way your brain controls your breathing while you ...
Sleep Apnea - Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH
Jan 9, 2025 · Symptoms of sleep apnea can include snoring, gasping for air, or breathing that stops and restarts while sleeping. Learn about daytime symptoms of sleep apnea.
Sleep Apnea - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Jan 9, 2025 · To diagnose sleep apnea, your healthcare provider will ask you to see a sleep specialist or go to a center for a sleep study. You may also be asked to keep a sleep diary.
Apnea del sueño - Tratamiento | NHLBI, NIH
La apnea del sueño es una afección frecuente en la que la respiración se detiene y se reinicia muchas veces durante el sueño. Vea información sobre cómo se trata la apnea del sueño.
Sleep Apnea Research - NHLBI, NIH
Jan 8, 2025 · Learn how the NHLBI supports sleep apnea research to better understand, diagnose, and treat sleep apnea and prevent complications.
Apnea del sueño - Diagnóstico | NHLBI, NIH
Para diagnosticar apnea del sueño, su proveedor le pedirá que consulte con un especialista del sueño, que vaya a un centro para un estudio del sueño o que lleve un diario del sueño.