Simply put, sleep apnea is a condition wherein you stop breathing for a few seconds, around 10 seconds at a time, during sleep. Since this occurs during the night, you may not be aware of it. The truth is, people only find out that they have sleep apnea after someone else notices the apneic episodes. Clinical diagnosis is usually made with a polysomnogram, or overnight sleep test, where your breathing is closely monitored while you sleep.

The cause of the disorder is how sleep apnea is categorized. When something is obstructing the flow of air, it is called obstructive sleep apnea. This is the most common. If you are suffering from upper respiratory infection, it is possible to experience a mild form of sleep apnea. Your airflow becomes blocked by tissues in the throat when they swell. But when obstructive sleep apnea becomes frequent, you need to have medical treatment for it because more serious conditions may happen, such as congestive heart failure.

Central apnea is the second type and is less common but more serious. It happens when the area of the brain that controls respirations is out of balance. When the level of carbon dioxide in the blood increases, the feedback mechanism that usually controls it does not react fast enough and keeps you from breathing normally. After the apneic episode, you may breathe very fast for a few seconds or minutes. This is how your body removes the excess carbon dioxide and oxygen is taken in. this can even happen during your waking hours.

The third type of sleep apnea is complex apnea, a combination of the first two. If obstructive sleep apnea is severe, and allowed to continue for an extended length of time, central sleep apnea can develop as a result.

One of the most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea is snoring, however, just because you snore doesn't necessarily mean you have it. It's when your snoring suddenly stops, along with your breathing, that's usually a good indication you may have sleep apnea. The apneic episode is typically followed by a deep gasp after which your snoring continues.

The simple exercise program that I developed can reduce snoring and cure sleep apnea. The exercises will strengthen the muscles and tissues of the mouth and throat, and will lessen obstructive sleep apnea episodes.

Central sleep apnea can also be cured using my Stop Snoring Program, though to a lesser extent. Exercising and moving the muscles makes the areas of the brain that contains the respiratory control centers become stimulated.

Just a note of caution though, my Stop Snoring program is not intended for sever forms of chronic sleep apnea. You need to seek professional help from your doctor so he/she can give you proper medical treatment.

Remember that snoring does not equate to sleep apnea. Although your snoring will definitely be cured by my Stop Snoring Program, and will finally make you and your spouse experience a good night's sleep.

Warm regards,

Christian Goodman