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FEATURES Dear Annie: My younger brother, ''Gary,'' is 27 years old and lives in a two-bedroom apartment. I recently found out from a mutual friend that he is liv- ing with ''Debbie,'' a 17- year-old dropout. This girl quit high school, had a fight with her parents and showed up on Gary's doorstep asking to use his spare bedroom. He reluc- tantly agreed to let her stay temporarily. On the second night there, Debbie decided to sleep in Gary's bed, and you can guess what happened. I love my brother, and he is the most considerate and straitlaced person I know, but he is very imma- ture when it comes to the opposite sex. I was shocked by his bad judg- ment and asked what he possibly could have been thinking. Gary said he didn't know Debbie was under- age until after the fact. He worried about what Debbie's parents might do. As it turns out, her parents were glad their daughter wasn't living on the streets. Annie's Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar where the age is 18, there are variations on the severity of the punishment. But we agree that if this is illegal in your state, Gary could be in a world of trouble. Decide what you hope to accom- plish by telling your parents or chastising Debbie's folks. Then urge Gary to help this almost-adult find a decent job and her own place. Soon. Dear Annie: My hus- band is a chain cigar smoker. He refuses to acknowledge that the secondhand smoke is haz- ardous to my son and me, not to mention to his own health. Somewhere along the way, he was convinced that cigars aren't as bad as cigarettes. However, I think the secondhand smoke is heavier and therefore more dangerous to those around him. Any information you can provide on the dangers would be appreciated. — Frustrated Nonsmoker Thursday, July 5, 2012 – Daily News 5A Worried about brother living with teen a higher concentration of nitrogen oxides, ammonia, carbon monoxide and tar. Regular cigar smokers are four to 10 times more likely to die from cancers of the lung, lip, oral cavity, esophagus and larynx than non- smokers. For those who inhale, cigar smoke appears to be linked to death from cancer of the pancreas and bladder, and also increases the risk of heart and lung diseases. Debbie will be 18 in four months, but isn't this still against the law? I can't believe her parents are so nonchalant about it. My par- ents live out of state and know noth- ing about it. Should I tell them? Should I express my concerns to Debbie's parents or just hope that Gary will come to his senses? — Disappointed Sister Dear Sister: The age of consent varies by state, and even in states Dear Frustrated: Insist that your husband smoke outside. According to the American Cancer Society, cigars give off more sec- ondhand smoke than cigarettes because they contain more tobacco and often burn longer. One large cigar can contain as much tobacco as a pack of cigarettes. All tobacco smoke, regardless of the source, is known to cause cancer. Secondhand smoke from cigars contains toxins and carcinogens, just like cigarettes. And because the cigar wrapper is less porous, the tobacco doesn't burn as completely, and the result is told ''Head in the Clouds'' to go ahead and live in Ireland after col- lege graduation. She can invite dis- couraging family members to visit, and maybe they will understand. I, too, had a passionate desire to trav- el, and although I managed to see most of the U.S. and Canada, I did- n't go abroad until I was 47. Europe enriched my life so much, and my only regret is not having gone soon- er. The history, the languages, the architecture, the art, the people, even the food added immeasurably to my life and will enrich hers. It helped me understand where I came from, and I looked at America with new eyes each time I returned. — Salem, Ore. Dear Annie: I loved that you Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailboxcomcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Elks honor and encourage students Sleep apnea can have serious consequences TOR K: I was just diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. My doctor wants me to try CPAP. Can you tell me more about my condition and the proposed treat- ment? DEAR DOC- ER: We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, so if anything unhealthy happens while we're asleep, that's not good news. Unfortunately, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is unhealthy. About one in 10 adults have this condition, and many don't know they have it. So it's good that you have a diagnosis. Sleep apnea is a condi- tion in which breathing stops or becomes shallow- er many times each night. The most common form is OSA, which occurs when the upper airway — including the nose, mouth and throat — is blocked during sleep. DEAR READ- by excess tissue such as the tongue or tonsils, a large uvula and nasal con- gestion. It's also caused by a relaxation of muscles in the back of the throat — muscles that keep the air- way open when you're awake. When you fall asleep, those muscles in your throat relax along with most of the other muscles in your body. If you have OSA, the blockage prevents air from entering your lungs. As a result, oxygen levels in your blood start drop- ping. The drop in oxygen signals the brain to send an emergency "Breathe now!" signal. This briefly awakens you and makes you gasp for air. The blockage is caused Courtesy photo The Red Bluff Elks honored the students of the year for the 2011/2012 school year June 10. These students were given a certificateof recognition to help them realize that there are many people and organizations that want them to succeed in their hopes and dreams. Pictured from left: from Los Molinos high in 12th grade Phylicia Hawker; from Red Buff high in 12th grade Austin Chase; from Mercy high in 12th grade Daniel Sandoval; from Salisbury high in Daniel Martinez; from Corning high Mayra Diera. These pauses in breath- ing can occur hundreds of times each night. Since you're asleep, you have no symptoms. In fact, you have no idea this is hap- pening. can have serious conse- quences. In addition to relentless daytime fatigue, Untreated, sleep apnea Dr. K by Anthony L. Komaroff, M.D. If your doctor has pre- scribed CPAP, it means that you have a moderate to severe case. CPAP is short for "continuous pos- itive airway pressure." With CPAP, you wear a mask that covers the nose. A small CPAP machine delivers continuous posi- tive pressure. This pres- sure prevents the collapse of your airway when the muscles relax during sleep. Newer CPAP models are lighter and quieter than older models. Many offer options such as warmed humidified air, which alleviates nasal congestion, skin dryness and dry mouth. There are also a variety of mask styles, so you can find one that is most comfortable for you. OSA is more than three times higher than in people without OSA. untreated but most people eventual- ly get used to CPAP. We have more informa- tion on treatments for sleep apnea in our Special Health Report, "Improv- ing Sleep." (Learn more about this report at AskDoctorK.com, or call 877-649-9457 toll-free to order it.) If CPAP doesn't work for you, talk to your doc- tor about other treatment options. These include dental devices and surgery. Some medica- tions are also used, usual- ly in combination with other treatments. It may take some time, Dr. Komaroff is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. 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