There are bulky machines and small devices, but there's no cure-all.
As Americans' waistlines continue to grow, so does the number of people who aren't getting a good night's sleep.About 2% of women and at least 4% of men suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which the airway collapses and blocks breathing for 30 seconds or even up to a minute or two. The brain senses that it isn't receiving enough oxygen and sends a signal to the person to wake up. The awakenings are brief enough that people usually are not aware of them, but sleep is disrupted continually throughout the night, leading to daytime fatigue and drowsiness.
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