Yes, treating sleep apnea really is that important

Stopping breathing is hazardous to your heath.  Stopping while sleeping can lead to death, or produce a whole raft of physical and functional problems if untreated, and I agree that CPAP, the usual treatment, is not very appealing.  But neither is death.  Here is an article from the Reader's Digest in which several aspects of this condition are examined, with several of my comments included for guidance.  If you think you may, or even if your spouse thinks you may, have sleep apnea -- please talk with your doctor about it.  It can save your life.

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