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
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
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
Covid-19 and CPAP Therapy for Sleep Apnea: How to Safely Continue Treatment
Covid- 19 and CPAP Therapy for Sleep Apnea: How to Safely Continue Treatment If you are a CPAP user and have tested positive for Covid-19, there are a few additional precautions that you’ll need to take to continue treatment safely. CPAP therapy is an important part of managing sleep apnea for many people, and it’s
Sleep Apnea: A Sleep Disorder That Can Affect People of All Ages
Sleep Apnea: A Sleep Disorder That Can Affect People of All Ages Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that can affect people of all ages. While it is more commonly seen in older adults, sleep apnea can also occur in younger people. There are many different types of sleep apnea, and each one can have
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure – CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure – CPAP CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. This is the most effective way to treat sleep apnea. CPAP may be one of the treatment options your Sleep Specialists may suggest if you have Obstructive Sleep Apnea. CPAP: How does it work? A CPAP machine is a simple device. It
Understanding Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS)
Understanding Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS) You often find it difficult to get to sleep until very late at night when you suffer from the delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS). Up to 4 am is not unusual. You will likely want to sleep in longer in the morning, perhaps until early afternoon. In the morning,