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Resource Guide for Sleep Apnea

by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD

En Español (Spanish Version)
American Sleep Apnea Association (ASNA)
Address:

6856 Eastern Avenue, NW, Suite 203

Washington, DC 20012

Phone:

1-202-293-3650

Internet address:

http://www.sleepapnea.org/

Description of services provided:

This website provides a variety of materials discussing sleep apnea, including a brochure and many other educational materials. You can participate in the "Sleep Apnea Support Forum" and post questions about the condition and treatments.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Address:

NHLBI Health Information Center

Attn: Web Site

PO Box 30105

Bethesda, MD 20824-0105

Phone:

1-301-592-8573

Internet address:

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

Description of services provided:

NHLBI provides fact sheets on sleep apnea and other sleep disorders, as well as heart, lung, and blood disorders. Look here for information on current areas of research, clinical trials seeking subjects, meetings and conferences, and a link to the organization's sister website, the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR).

National Sleep Foundation
Address:

1522 K ST, NW, Suite 500

Washington, DC 20005

Phone:

1-202-347-3471

Internet address:

http://www.sleepfoundation.org/

Description of services provided:

The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) offers brochures, newsletters, and reports on sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. The website features a list of related links and an area called the NSF Community Sleep Awareness Partners (CSAP), where you can find sleep disorder specialists in your area.

American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery
Address:

1650 Diagonal Road

Alexandria, VA 22314-3357

Phone:

1-703-836-4444

Internet address:

http://www.entnet.org/

Description of services provided:

The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is the world's largest organization representing specialists who treat the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. On this website, you can find newsletters, reports about obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders, and a lengthy list of links to related websites.

Last reviewed September 2012 by Brian Randall

Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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