Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
September 17, 2009 by Cherie Burbach
Filed under Women's Health
We’ve all heard of sleep apnea. In the last few years especially, this disease has been talked about in great detail. But there is another sleep-related disease which may also be affecting your ability to get some shut-eye. That disease is upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS).
UARS happens when “something is slowing or blocking air in the nasal passages” and you can’t get enough air. Having a stuffed nose or even the way your tongue is positioned in your mouth may contribute to this. If you have trouble breathing, your body doesn’t let you …read more




