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CHAPTER 1 SLEEP APNEA STATISTICS

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 Nearly 1 Billion People Worldwide Have Sleep Apnea

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 Star Wars Actress “Carrie Fisher” Died from Sleep Apnea

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 Supreme Court Justice “Antonin Scalia” Died in His Sleep

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 Statistics Posted By ResMed

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 Statistics Posted By Men’s Health

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 The University of Wisconsin Statistical Survey

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 Sleep Apnea Sufferers Caused Car Crashes

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 Sleep Apnea Sufferers Developed Diabetes

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 Pregnant Women Developed Gestational Diabetes

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 A Lot of Women Also Have Sleep Apnea

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 Archives of PHAC & Statistics Canada

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 Statistical Survey From 9523 Canadians

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 Scientific Study: Sleep Apnea Linked to Cancer

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 The University of California Statistical Survey

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 Statistics Posted by ENT Medical Center

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 5 Surprising Facts About Sleep Apnea

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 Statistics From Randomized Research Studies

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 Mortality Risk Doubled Among People with Sleep Apnea

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 REFERENCES

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CHAPTER 2 SNORING AND SLEEP APNEA

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 SNORING EXPLAINED

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Causes of Snoring

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How Snoring Occurs?

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Treatment of Snoring

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Difference Between Snoring & Sleep Apnea

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 SLEEP APNEA EXPLAINED

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Types of Sleep Apnea

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Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

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Causes of Sleep Apnea

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Risk Factors, Side Effects and Complications

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Complications of Obesity

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Sleep Apnea Versus COPD

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Blood Oxygen Saturation (SpO2)

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Spot Check Oximeters

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The Principle of Pulse Oximeter

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Oxygen Desaturation Index (ODI)

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Apnea and Hypopnea Index (AHI)

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Oximeters for Continuous Monitoring

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Respironics Oximeter & Nonin Oximeter

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How to Use ResMed ApneaLink™ Air Home Testing Device

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How to Purchase A Pulse Oximeter from Resellers?

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List of Resellers to Purchase A Pulse Oximeter?

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 VISITING A SLEEP APNEA SPECIALIST

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Physical Examination & Diagnosis

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Polysomnogram Test for Sleep Apnea

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Is Polysomnogram Test Necessary?

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 REFERENCES

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CHAPTER 3  SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT Section-I

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WHAT IS THE CPAP THERAPY?

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TYPES OF CPAP MACHINES

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WONDERFUL HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE CPAP THERAPY

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ADAPING TO THE CPAP THERAPY: AN UPHILL BATTLE!

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SIDE EFFECTS OF THE CPAP THERAPY

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DISADVANTAGES OF THE CPAP THERAPY

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CPAP MACHINES: ResMed, Respironics & Fisher & Paykel

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CPAP MASKS: Full Face Masks & Nasal Pillows Masks

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Important Tips On Nasal Pillows Masks

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HOW TO USE THE CONNECTOR (Swivel Adapter)?

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REASONS OF AIR LEAKS

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CPAP AIR PRESSURE & RAMP PRESSURE

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HOW TO USE THE RESMED CPAP MACHINES

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   (Everything On How to Use The CPAP Machine & Mask)

Overnight CPAP Performance Report & SD Card

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Drawbacks of the CPAP

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ResMed's Myair Report

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Drawback of the ResMed's Myair Report

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How to Know If the CPAP Machine Is Working or Not?

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How to Know If the CPAP Therapy Is Working or Not?

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How to Know If Your Sleep Apnea Is Improved or Worsened?

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AHI Versus OXYGEN DESATURATION INDEX

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Important Notes About the CPAP Therapy

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REFERENCES

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CHAPTER 4  SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT Section-II

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Oral Appliances or Mouthpieces

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Tongue Retaining Devices (TRDs)

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Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs)

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Difference Between TDRs & MADs

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A LIST OF 41 ORAL APPLIANCES (FDA Cleared)

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A LIST OF BEST ANTI-SNORING DIVICES

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How to Know If This Treatment is Working or not?

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How to Select An Appropriate Oral Appliance?

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 REFERENCES

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CHAPTER 5  SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT Section-III

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Nasal Strips to Improve Breathing

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Breathe Right Strips

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Sleep Right Strips

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How to Know If This Treatment is Working or not?

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 REFERENCES

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CHAPTER 6  SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT Section-IV

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Nasal Sprays to Improve Breathing

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Nasal Congestion & Sinus Infection

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General Treatment with Nasal Sprays

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Neti Pot

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Flonase Nasal Spray

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children & Adolescents

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Can Sleep Apnea in Children Be Treated

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   By Using Nasal Sprays to Avoid Surgery?

Navage Nose Cleaner

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MyPurMist Handheld Steam Inhaler

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Other Nasal Sprays to Improve Breathing

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How to Know If This Treatment Is Working or Not?

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 REFERENCES

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CHAPTER 7  SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT Section-V

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POSITIONAL THERAPY

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Four Sleeping Positions Explained

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Clinical Study-I

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Tennis Ball Technique for Side Sleeping

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Clinical Study-II

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Pros & Cons of the Positional Therapy

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Clinical Study-III and Clinical Study-IV

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Side Sleeping Positions Illustrated

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Side Sleeping Device-I

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Side Sleeping Device-II

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Raise the Head Side of Your Bed

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How to Know If This Treatment Is Working or Not?

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  REFERENCES

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CHAPTER 8  SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT Section-VI

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NATURAL THERAPY: LIFESTYLE CHANGES

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Quit Smoking

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Quit Drinking Alcohol

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Side-Sleeping

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Lose Excess Body Weight

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How to Know If This Treatment Is Working or Not?

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FURTHER GUIDANCE

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 REFERENCES

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CHAPTER 9  SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT Section-VII

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SURGICAL PROCEDURES

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OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA IN CHILDREN

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Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Children

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Clinical Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Tonsils, Adenoids, Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

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UPPP (Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty)

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The Pillar Procedure

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IMDO™ for Small Lower Jaw Surgery

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Hyoid Advancement Surgery

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Tongue Advancement Surgery

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Surgical Tracheostomy

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Inspire Implant Therapy for Sleep Apnea

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How to Know If Surgery Is Working or Not?

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 REFERENCES

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 CHAPTER 10 SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT Section VIII
          WEIGHT LOSS REVERSES OBSTRUCTIVE
        SLEEP APNEA (SCIENTIFIC PROOF EXISTS)

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WEIGHT LOSS REVERSES OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

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IMPORTANT JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS DISCUSSED

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Study Published by Dr. Gary Fisher, USA 

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Study Published by Karolinska Instituite, Sweden

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HOW DR. RK REVERSED HIS OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA?

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SLEEP APNEA & WEIGHT LOSS JOURNAL OF Dr. RK

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   Using Weight-Loss Diet Level-I (2000 Calories)

SLEEP APNEA & WEIGHT LOSS JOURNAL OF Dr. RK

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   Using Weight-Loss Diet Level-II (1000 Calories)

PULSE OXIMETRY TEST RESULTS FOR OSA OF Dr. RK

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INTERPRETATION OF THE OSA RESULTS OF Dr. RK

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AUTHOR’S UPDATE

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 REFERENCES

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CHAPTER 11  RECOMMENDATIONS

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Short List of Recommendations

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Master the "Terminology" of the Sleep Apnea

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Learn How to Purchase & Use An Oximeter Confidently

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Learn How to Do the "Overnight Pulse Oximetry Test"

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Learn How to Understand the Test Results Confidently

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Learn How to Use the CPAP Machine Confidently

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Learn How to Minimize Wide Fluctuations of SpO2 Level

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Learn How to Calculate Your Excess Body Weight

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Learn How to Lose Weight Until Your BMI Is Normal

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Weight-Loss Tips to Reverse Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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FURTHER GUIDANCE

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 About The Author

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