- Sleep Apnea - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Many conditions can cause obstructive sleep apnea Some factors, such as unhealthy lifestyle habits, can be changed Other factors, such as age and family history, cannot be changed Age: Sleep apnea can occur at any age, but your risk increases as you get older As you age, fatty tissue can build up in your neck and tongue Obesity: People with obesity can have increased fat deposits in their
- Sleep Apnea - What Is Sleep Apnea? | NHLBI, NIH
Sleep apnea is a common condition that occurs when your breathing stops and restarts many times while you sleep Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of sleep apnea
- COPD - What Is COPD? | NHLBI, NIH
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a condition caused by damage to the airways or other parts of the lung This damage leads to inflammation and other problems that block airflow and make it hard to breathe COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of a slimy substance called mucus
- Sleep Apnea - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH
Treatment for sleep apnea may include healthy lifestyle changes, positive airway pressure such as a CPAP machine, an oral device, surgery, or other treatments
- Take Action on COPD: Protect Your Lungs for Life Fact Sheet
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious condition, but you can take steps to prevent it or minimize its impact Learn about what you can do to keep your lungs healthy, what to discuss with your healthcare provider if you think you could have COPD, and how to manage symptoms if you’ve been diagnosed with COPD
- Coronary Heart Disease - Causes and Prevention | NHLBI, NIH
Coronary microvascular disease in small arteries and obstructive coronary artery disease in large arteries Figure A shows the small coronary artery network, which includes a healthy artery and an artery with coronary microvascular disease Figure B shows a large coronary artery with plaque buildup
- Coronary Heart Disease - Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
Learn about the risk factors for coronary heart disease such as age, environment, other diseases, family history and genetics, lifestyle habits, race and ethnicity, and mental health and social factors
- NIH-funded study explains link to increased cardiovascular risks for . . .
Obstructive sleep apnea has been associated with increased cardiovascular risks, but a study found that reduced blood oxygen levels, largely explained by interrupted breathing, accounted for most of this link The findings from this study, partially supported by the National Institutes of Health, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
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