Untreated sleep apnea can stress your heart, raise your blood pressure, and worsen your mood. You might have trouble thinking clearly because you’re not getting the deep sleep you need. And your ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most prevalent form, arises from physical blockage in the airway, such as the tongue and soft palate collapsing during sleep. Treatments range from lifestyle changes ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is typically measured on a scale called the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), which determines how many times you stop breathing (apnea) and how often your breathing is ...

Sameena M. Zahoor, MD, is a practicing family medicine specialist at Village Medical. She also volunteers at the Hope Clinic, which provides free primary medical care to uninsured and under-insured ...