Five Things Many People Don’t Know About Sleep Apnea Do you snore? Do you feel exhausted during the day, no matter how much sleep you get? Have you ever considered that you may be suffering from sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide but sleep specialists are
What to Expect When You Go in for a Sleep Study
What to Expect When You Go in for a Sleep Study Do you often feel exhausted, no matter how much sleep you get? Are you constantly yawning during the day? If so, it might be time to go in for a sleep study. A sleep study is a test that helps doctors diagnose and treat
How to Get Used to Using a CPAP Machine to Manage Sleep Apnea
How to Get Used to Using a CPAP Machine to Manage Sleep Apnea If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, your doctor may have prescribed a CPAP machine for you to use at night. CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, and the CPAP machine is used to keep your airways open while you
Sleep Apnea and its Impact: How to Protect Your Relationship
Sleep Apnea and its Impact: How to Protect Your Relationship Did you know that sleep apnea can have a significant impact on your relationships? If you or your partner snore loudly, experience pauses in breathing during sleep, or are excessively tired during the day, then you may be suffering from sleep apnea. This condition can
Is Asthma a Risk Factor for Sleep Apnea?
Is Asthma a Risk Factor for Sleep Apnea? Asthma and sleep apnea are two respiratory conditions that can have a serious impact on your health. While asthma is well known, sleep apnea is not as widely understood and research into the condition is ongoing. Many people do not realize that asthma can be a risk
Long-Term Effects of CPAP Machine Use: How to Manage Them
Long-Term Effects of CPAP Machine Use: How to Manage Them If you’re one of the millions of people who use a CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea, then you’re probably familiar with some of the common long-term effects of CPAP therapy. While CPAP machines are incredibly effective at treating sleep apnea, they can also have
Sleep Apnea and its Impact on Relationships
Sleep Apnea and its Impact on Relationships If you are one of the estimated millions of Australians who suffer from sleep apnea, you know how disruptive it can be to your life. Not only does sleep apnea make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep, but it can also have a negative impact on
Women, heart health and sleep apnea. Is there a correlation?
Women, heart health and sleep apnea. Is there a correlation? There is a growing body of research that suggests sleep apnea may have a significant impact on heart health in women. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at this research and explore the possible correlation between women, heart health and sleep
A Brief History of Sleep Apnea Treatment
A Brief History of Sleep Apnea Treatment Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects many people around the world. If it’s left untreated it can cause a variety of debilitating health problems, including heart disease and stroke. We’ve got a lot to thank science for though because, in recent times, there have been many
Easy Ways to Improve Your Sleep Environment
Easy Ways to Improve Your Sleep Environment Do you often have trouble falling asleep at night? Or do you wake up feeling exhausted? If so, then your sleep environment may be to blame. The truth is, the environment in which we sleep can play a huge role in our overall sleep health. In this blog