sleep apnea and occurs when the soft tissue in the rear of the
throat closes during sleep, resulting in blocked airways; and
WHEREAS, Central sleep apnea is less common than obstructive
sleep apnea and occurs when the brain fails to signal the muscle
to breathe; and
WHEREAS, Mixed sleep apnea is a combination of obstructive
and central sleep apneas; and
WHEREAS, Symptoms of sleep apnea include: loud snoring,
obesity, persistent daytime sleepiness, awakening out of breath
during the night, waking up in the morning with a dry mouth or a
headache; and
WHEREAS, Sleep apnea treatments include the use of a
continuous positive airway pressure device (CPAP), dental
appliances, repositioning the lower jaw and tongue and upper
airway surgery to remove tissue in the airway; and
WHEREAS, Those who suffer from sleep apnea can reduce the
severity of the disorder by losing weight, avoiding alcohol and
quitting smoking; and
WHEREAS, Sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed, and, if left
untreated, can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease,
stroke, automobile accidents caused by falling asleep at the
wheel, diabetes, depression and other ailments; and
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Sleep Society is an independent
organization of sleep physicians, researchers, technologists and
allied health professionals in Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, The objective of the Pennsylvania Sleep Society is
to promote excellence in the areas of sleep research, sleep
education and clinical practice; and
WHEREAS, The Pennsylvania Sleep Society seeks to represent
the Pennsylvania sleep community in the advocacy of public
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