September 2023

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Even after eight hours of sleep, he dragged himself through the day. Then he learned he had sleep apnea.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic condition that causes frequent episodes of upper airway collapse during sleep. Untreated sleep apnea can have serious, life-shortening consequences: high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, accidents caused by falling asleep at the wheel, diabetes, depression, and more.
A not-so-silent killer, sleep apnea can be more serious than you’d think. Check your knowledge with this quiz.
One family comes too close to experiencing a bad outcome in a loved one’s patient care.