Rosie O’Donnell and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (The View)
September 11th, 2009
Rosie O’Donnell and her guest, sleep doctor Michael Breus, discuss the diagnosis and treatment of her sleep apnea. Rosie discusses the process of being diagnosed via a sleep study, and demonstrates how to use her CPAP mask. Dr. Breus explains what obstructive sleep apnea is and how it can affect physical and mental health. He also explains the symptoms of OSA and talks about how women in particular often believe they have insomnia when in fact they have apnea.
Duration : 0:6:57
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September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
rosie has kids???
rosie has kids???
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
10lbs or more …
10lbs or more overweight?
That is the sleep apnea cause.
Exercise regularly. Eat clean. Lose weight.
Apnea goes away.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
how i wish i could …
how i wish i could have one of those gadgets.. i’d rather wear those masks just to have a good sleep at night.. hays!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
I have been waking …
I have been waking up sometimes over the last few months with my heart beat very fast. I wonder if this is sleep apnea.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
I have central. I …
I have central. I need to go to a clinic instead of the lab I went to. So far have yet to see a doc about this and I read it is serious!
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
She will never use …
She will never use the mask for the long term. My doctor found an adjustment to the sinus’s that is a permanent answer to Sleep Apnea. CHeck out jlsiesta69 and see info video. You’ll be suprised at what you see.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
im a sleep tech.. …
im a sleep tech.. and i have seen wonders what a cpap machine can do on someone who is sleep deprived. CPAP is not for everyone but it can help. There are other methds such as the surgery, dental devices and losing weigth if you dont want to wear the mask.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
r u sure its sleep …
r u sure its sleep troubles??? oh my.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
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September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
LOL LOL i’m …
LOL LOL i’m in my pants with laughter ! Rosie should be the spokesperson for this
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
i have over 700 …
i have over 700 apnia in one night
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Hey everyone, …
Hey everyone, Please tune in to watch Rosie’s brand new Variety show which is a thanksgiving special called Rosie Live. It is on nbc on nov 26th at 8pm. I heard it is going to be really good.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Some great …
Some great information here. To those who have spoken about surgery, it rarely works, tonsillectomy in your teens can be effective, but in adults 6-9 months post surgery (UPPP)I have not seen a single patient who’s sleep related breathing disorder was effectively treated. And yes this is a treatment, similar to a diabetic uses insulin as a treatment, CPAP is a sleep apnea treatment. Weight loss is the only cure, I am the technical director of a sleep disorders centre
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
The Snoring Isn’t …
The Snoring Isn’t Sexy website encourages patients to discuss their experiences with CPAP, Dental Mouthpieces and Pillar procedure. Visit the “Patient Comments” section and rate your appliance, CPAP or surgical procedure’s effectiveness.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Playing the …
Playing the didgeridoo has helped me and they didn’t mention that on the RR show. I love it and I’m getting good at it now. There is a fun yet educational video on YouTube about this on my “Crazy Cures” channel. Just search YouTube for “sleep apnea didgeridoo” and you’ll see it right at the top.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Hmm…so does this …
Hmm…so does this mean we have to snore to have sleep apnea? Or can people who don’t show snoring symptoms have sleep apnea as well?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Wow..I am going to …
Wow..I am going to a sleep study tomorrow night (or tonight) its already AM go figure…I had sinus surgery and I was able to stop snoring for 10 years…I had another little one and gained some weight and am snoring again. I am about 30 pounds over weight and do not even have the energy to work out. I hope I can get some help tomorrow
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Sleep apnea can be …
Sleep apnea can be very embarrassing with having to be on a mask. though this is so its saving your life and friendships around you. being on a mask makes you a thousand time less irratating grumpy and impatient. by helping with this it causes your family and friends to stay friends with a more happier and enjoyable you. there are thousands and thousands of people put on machines daily there is help out there.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
I was diagnosed …
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea – the doctors told me a mask wouldn’t help. Fortunately I did find help losing 20 lbs like vtube.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
pls help me out… …
pls help me out…did you stop snoring after surgery or did it only improve with lees snoring?
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
i have just been …
i have just been diagnosed with severe restrictive sleep apnea and just got my machine today i have had sllep problems since i was 30 and am now 45 i stop breathing on average 75 times per hour .and have had 3 minutes not breathing during sleep. is that scary or what. i can hold my breath for about 2 and a half minutes while im awake. will keep you informed on how i do my mask by the way is a full facial mask
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
so we’ve gotta …
so we’ve gotta sleep with it forever?!
cause i do have apnea. And its really embarasing…
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
make sure there are …
make sure there are no clock radios or phones close to your head, the electric field can have a big effect on sleep
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
I’ve had it on rare …
I’ve had it on rare occasions w/o snoring.
I’ve slept with a girl who had it and
slept is actually the wrong word because
you can’t sleep with them. I listened
with her briefly.
185? Thats how much I weigh at 6′.
September 11th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Thank you so much. …
Thank you so much. I’m a sleep technologist majoring in Psychology. This is great inspiration. I am so exited to be a part of this evolving field.