- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing; 3Rev Ed edition (1 July 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1888799293
- ISBN-13: 978-1888799293
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.3 x 1.9 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,170,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The authors of this excellent book provide information about sleep apnea primarily to patients and their families. The uniqueness of the book resides in a blend of the viewpoint of a physician (sleep medicine specialist) and the viewpoint of a patient's spouse. The reader is provided with state-of -the-art information in the field of sleep apnea in a more palatable form." -- Doody Publishing "...continues to be an invaluable resource for anyone afflicted withthe health risks and inconvenience of sleep disorders...Written so as to be totally accessible for the nonspecialist general reader...a must have for anyone who suffers, and their friends and family who want to help them cope with and overcome this health-hazardous condition." --The Bookwatch January 2000 "...cover(s) the latest sleep clinic findings on the topic. Answers to key questions are written withthe lay reader in mind and are easy to understand." --The Bookwatch October 2000
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Does your loved one: * Snore loudly? * Disturb your sleep? * Complain of feeling tired? * Fall asleep at the wheel? Sleep apnea may be responsible. This guide may be lifesaving! Find out: * When snoring is a sign of sleep apnea * Why snoring and sleep apnea are dangerous to your health * Who should see a sleep specialist * Where to find an accredited sleep disorders center * How to feel better fast: the latest treatments * How to enjoy a full, healthy life - don't let sleep apnea slow you down. Snoring is the most common sign of sleep apnea, a potentially fatal sleep disorder that affects approximately 20 million Americans. It is associated with heart disease, high blood pressure, strokes, and premature death, and is a common cause of driving accidents, yet frequently goes undiagnosed. Snoring and Sleep Apnea is for people who have - or suspect that they have - sleep apnea. It is also written for their bed partners, families, friends, and for health care professionals involved in its management. The book provides answers to key questions, written in easy to understand terms, as well as the pro's and con's of specific treatments.
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3.9 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews)
55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent Recent Overview: Honest and Direct, 10 Feb 2001
By David Kleist - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better (Paperback)
Although my dad was a champion snorer, I never suspected that I myself had inherited a tendency toward sleep apnea. However, I've got it (moderately), and Pascualy's book has been a big help in allowing me to navigate this new medical field in which I am now an unwilling participant.Before I went to a sleep clinic for a formal test, I read this book. It prepared me for what was to come, which was not particularly pleasant, despite disclaimers which say that the procedure is painless and non-invasive. That largely was true, but the same might be said for most enemas, and they, too, are not particularly enjoyable.
I was prescribed a CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) device, and I currently am in the midst of trying to adjust to it. To be blunt, I loathe the thing. Were I not married, I doubt that I would have the willpower to try to solve my moderate problem which, though annoying (that is, a gnawing and nearly constant fatigue), is livable. But to please her (who has endured my snoring for years), and because she does have my best interests in mind, I will persist.
The three chapters on CPAPs in this book are essential for anyone who wishes to truly solve his/her sleep apnea problem with one. There is no chapter of the support group AWAKE in my area, so Pascualy's words of encouragement and wisdom on the subject have been transformative for me. If I succeed with a CPAP, it will be because I read this book and took it to heart. Otherwise, without question, I just wouldn't bother.
I am a high-school teacher, and I have at least three colleagues who have got sleep apnea and either are undiagnosed or are in the midst of trying to troubleshoot/solve the condition. When I mentioned my dilemma to my current classes, a substantial number of students had fathers who used a CPAP. I acknowledge that this truly is a widespread problem in America and that the CPAP doubtlessly is the best solution currently available.
Read this book if you, too, are a sufferer (or the spouse of one); but be prepared for a substantial period of adjustment to the CPAP and its "magic"!!
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best book on apnea, 24 Jun 2002
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better (Paperback)
Like my title says, this is the best book around on sleep apnea. The authors do a superb job of describing the symptons and treatment of sleep apnea. They also dispel common misconceptions about sleep apnea- like "thin and young people can't have it"-something which, most dr.s still believe. Unfortunately, most dr.s are very ignorant about sleep disorders, and often, it's the last thing they check for.My only problem(s) with this book are: that it doesn't elaborate on Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, a close cousin to apnea and hypopnea; and while it states that UPPP surgery can eliminate snoring w/o treating the underlying apnea, it doesn't explicity state that it's possible (albeit admittedly less common) to have apnea w/o snoring in the first place. Finally, IMO, the authors should have stressed the importance of heated humidifiers in CPAP treatment (a breathing machine, which is the most common treatment for apnea).
This sounds like a lot of "complaints" but the overall excellence of the book doesn't keep me from giving it the 5-stars.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book but ...., 11 May 2002
By Albert Mo - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better (Paperback)
I am not a very successful CPAP user. I find this book easy for reading and technical material is converted to an interesting and well-organized book. The negative side is that it is too positive and optimistic, giving a wrong impression that CPAP is the ultimate panacea. If it can say more about the numerous and various problems that CPAP users encountered, and give more practical though not perfect advices, this book will be much better. Hope also it talks more about smart CPAP.
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