CPAP therapy is the most effective treatment of choice for obstructive sleep apnea. Using a CPAP machine can cause the nasal passages to dry out, especially in the winter months. A heated humidifier will help with this problem. Continue Reading →
Sleep apnea is thought to be one of the underlying causes of cardiac disease, hypertension and other heart problems. A physician should look for sleep apnea in their patients with congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. Continue Reading →
There are limited benefits involved with treating sleep apnea or snoring with only medications. They are most useful for treating mild sleep apnea or for use in your overall treatment plan. Continue Reading →
CPAP is an acronym that stands for continuous positive airway pressure. It is a form of therapy used for people who have obstructive sleep apnea. Sometimes the continuous pressure of CPAP is uncomfortable for the person using it. If that happens, BIPAP may be an alternative. Continue Reading →
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder affecting millions of people. It is characterized by one or more pauses in breathing while you sleep, with each pause lasting approximately 10 seconds up to 30 seconds or longer.
When normal breathing starts again, it can be accompanied by a choking sound or loud snort. Apnea results in poor sleep quality and leads to daytime sleepiness, fatigue and irritability.
There are several types of sleep apnea but obstructive sleep apnea is the most common. It happens when the throat muscles relax intermittently during sleep, thus blocking your airway. This condition usually affects older adults although anyone can develop OSA. It is also common in overweight individuals. Continue Reading →
CPAP is an acronym which stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. CPAP is a machine used for individuals with sleep apnea, which is diagnosed with a sleep study. Continue Reading →
Do you suffer from fatigue that makes you so tired every day you can’t even muster up the energy for a short walk? Do you live “in a fog” and eat to help you wake up? Do you eat more when you are tired, thus gaining weight and ultimately becoming depressed? Is your lack of energy spinning your life out of control? You may have Sleep Apnea. Continue Reading →
If you think that you may have sleep apnea you should see a sleep disorders specialist. Then you will probably be sent for a sleep study, or polysomnogram, which will record various parameters while you sleep and serve as a tool for diagnosis. Continue Reading →
Change your bedroom in these subtle ways to make going to sleep easier for you. Continue Reading →
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