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 a general term for breathing problems that happen when we sleep. Someone with sleep apnea may stop breathing as many as 100 times per hour. Continue Reading →
Snoring is a problem “heard” round the world. It is believed to affect nearly half the populations in coutries everywhere. Continue Reading →
Those who suffer from a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea may elect to use a CPAP machine. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) happens when an obstruction in the upper airway during sleep causes a person to have periods of breathing disturbances. These respiratory disturbances cause oxygen levels to dip repeatedly during the night and can cause sleep disruption that keeps you from feeling rested the next day. Over time, untreated OSA can lead to high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and sexual dysfunction. Continue Reading →
Apnea is a Greek word that means “without breath.” Literally. The three types of apnea are obstructive, central and mixed. Obstructive sleep apnea is by far the most common of these three. Though these types have their differences, the similaity between them is that, if left untreated, people with any type of sleep apnea may stop breathing when they sleep many, many times. I have seen indexes as high as 100 times per hour. And I have seen it more than once. Continue Reading →
The most widely used treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is CPAP, which stands for continuous positive airway pressure. Less common treatments are surgery and the use of oral appliances. The latter treatments can be effective for some people, but not as many as those who CPAP works well for. All of these forms of treatment should also include any needed weight loss, exercise and avoidance of alcohol, sedatives and hypnotics. Continue Reading →
There are many of us who remember the sound of our father snoring in the room next door. We thought it was funny and everyone in the family had a good laugh over it. Now I know that snoring can be a sign of a serious sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). And those who suffer from it should be treated with sleep apnea machines. 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 →
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