Sleep apnea disrupts the lives of millions of unsuspecting victims. Their struggle to breathe during sleep is a major cause of daytime sleepiness, accidents, poor health, lost years of productivity and happiness, and even death. Specialists in sleep disorders (Johnson, Broughton and others) and a patient (Halberstadt) have created a medical guide and self-help book in one handy resource. They guide people with snoring and sleep apnea and their families to take advantage of dramatically effective medical treatment. Broughton, the medical director of the accredited University of Alabama Knollwood Sleep Disorders Center, updates current advances. Demko reviews oral appliance therapy. They explain sleep as well as sleep apnea, and show the person with apnea how to recognize it, obtain a diagnosis, treat it, and overcome social, physical, or emotional obstacles to recovery. Coverage of treatments includes CPAP, bi-level, and automatic positive pressure treatment devices, surgery, and oral appliances. Travel, precautions for surgery, internet resources, directories of organizations, equipment and manufacturers. "Wonderful book-changed my life!" -RL "The disease had extraordinary impact upon my life, affecting my personality, relationships, family, and career. You bring a profound message of hope..." -Lawrence Larsen, Software Engineer. "More scientific, clinical, and practical information than is provided in most medical, respiratory, and nursing schools." -Respiratory Care.