A story to put you a slumber...

"Snoring and waking up at night are common nighttime annoyances, but for many, they are signs of a major health problem: sleep apnea. A number of companies are marketing nasal devices to treat the disorder. Scientists say the nonprescription devices haven't been adequately studied, but two new studies found a prescription device effective in some patients.

Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder in which a person stops breathing when the airway closes. Common reasons are blockages to the airway, either by tissue in the back of the throat collapsing or the tongue falling back into the throat. An effective treatment involves using a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine, which forces air into the throat to keep it open. "  To read the entire Wall Street Article, written by Laura Johannes, click here.