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Q: What is the relation between high blood pressure and bad sleep during the night?
A: Not sleeping well, insomnia increases your risk of getting high blood pressure. For some tips about getting a good night’s rest go to this page at HealthySleep.med.edu. Many Resperate users...
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Q: What are the dangers of snoring and how can it be stopped? Does snoring increase blood pressure?
A: Snoring associated with a breathing problem during sleep (sleep apnea) can cause high blood pressure. Snoring not related to a medical problem is more of a social...
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Q: I have a blood pressure of 150/90 which I’ve been told is due to having sleep apnea. Can this be corrected if I address the sleep apnea?
A: Sleep apnea increases the risk of developing high blood pressure. Treating sleep apnea can help get blood...
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Q: I have systolic hypertension. Take Amdolipene/Benz. My blood pressure aveages 127/43 with a heart rate of 45. I’m 66. Could that cause my inability to fall asleep again after only 4 hours sleep?
A: Difficulty sleeping is one of the most common reasons for a doctor visit....
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Q: Does RESPeRATE cause any physical side effects while using the CPAP for sleep apnea?
A: Use of the RESPeRATE is not associated with any side effects. CPAP use is not a known contraindication for the RESPeRATE but people with structural abnormalities of the respiratory system...
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Q: I have hypertension and sleep apnea. Is sleep apnea a result of hypertension? Is there any correlation?
A: Sleep apnea and hypertension are related. People suffering from sleep apnea have a much higher risk of hypertension. Also, treating sleep apnea can often make high blood...
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Q: Are high BP and vertigo connected to not being able to stay asleep?
A: Sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, have been associated with high blood pressure. If you awaken at night feeling short of breath, discuss this with your doctor. True vertigo, a sensation...
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Q: Are night terrors (or nightmares) associated with high BP?
A: Some drugs that are used to treat hypertension can cause nightmares. This would be considered an adverse reaction. During a nightmare, blood pressure naturally increases as part of the body’s response to frightening situations. With...
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Q: I have Sleep Apnea, but cannot afford to buy a CPAP machine. Is there anything else to help Sleep Apnea?
A: Sometimes not sleeping on your back will help. People have come up with clever ways to keep from rolling over onto their backs such...
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Q: I’m 178 cm, 78 kg and suffer from Sleep Apnoea and nocturnal hypertension due to heavy snoring. My CPAP machine helps to enhance oxygen level but doesn’t lower BP unless I strap my lower jaw tightly to prevent snoring. Medicines do not help. What...
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