Central sleep apnea is typically caused by an underlying health condition and if left untreated, it can lead to serious health consequences. Here’s everything you need to know about central sleep apnea.
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Currently affecting around 22 million Americans, sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders in the United States. People who suffer with the condition experience short periods where they stop breathing while asleep, which may go unnoticed. The lack of oxygen caused by these pauses in breathing can have serious health implications. For […]
If you’re suffering from sleep apnea, your doctor may recommend treatment in the form of positive airway pressure (PAP) to help you. There are options, including CPAP and BiPAP machines. But what do they do, and what are the key differences between them? Let’s find out!
If you’re tired of waking up tired even when you think you’ve had a full night’s sleep, you may be suffering from sleep apnea, which is a common problem in the U.S. In fact, the Alaska Sleep Education Center says that sleep apnea affects roughly 20-million Americans. Since it’s so common, let’s take a look at the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments.
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Getting a good night’s sleep — which for most people will mean around seven to eight hours in a night — is an important part of being alert and effective in both your professional and personal lives. Standing in the way of that good night’s sleep can be a range of obstacles, from distractions like […]
As sleep is essential to the body’s day-to-day functioning, insufficient or interrupted rest for prolonged periods of time can cause more serious conditions. For such reasons, it’s important to be aware of the symptoms associated with sleep apnea in order to obtain a diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic disorder characterized by repeated episodes of upper airway obstruction during sleep.
Snoring is something many of us live with, whether we’re the one snoring or we’re trying to cover our ears listening to someone else. However, it’s more than just the sawing noise that comes with it that’s not welcomed. Snoring can point to a health problem or lifestyle factors that may need tweaking. While many […]
In the past scientists have drawn links between sleep apnea and increased blood pressure and higher risk of stroke. Now, a new study shows the condition can have a significant impact on one’s mental health. Sleep apnea affects approximately 18 million people in the United States. It’s caused by a blockage in the airway that […]
You might not consider a wee bit of snoring that detrimental to your health—even though a night of heavy snores may leave you feeling fatigued the next morning or, if you asked your spouse, he or she might attest to the fact that it’s pretty darn annoying. However, despite the more embarrassing affects of snoring, […]