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Sleep apnea patients face serious risks if left untreated

| Gail Acosta
Nothing feels better than a good night’s sleep.  Getting just the right amount of restful sleep can improve your judgment, your productivity levels and even put you in a better mood.  But a lack of sleep can result in daytime sleepiness, lower performance levels and even irritability.  Studies show that may only be the tip of the proverbial iceberg.  There is a growing consensus among the medical community that lack of sleep, or disturbed sleep, left untreated on a regular basis can lead to heart disease, respiratory conditions, high blood pressure, diabetes and even neurological disorders.  It may also put patients at a risk of premature death.

 

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