Obstructive sleep apnea affects millions of adults in the United States, with the majority of those affected suffering through the disorder while undiagnosed. Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder characterized by interrupted breathing due to an obstruction in the airways, like enlarged tonsils or tensed throat muscles, and this repeated interruption of breathing can […]
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) refers to interruption in the normal breathing pattern by partial or complete obstruction of the air passage during sleep. It is characterized by snoring, oxygen desaturations, hypopneas, episodes of apnea and excessive daytime sleepiness. According to National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project, OSA now affects 25 million adults in the US alone. […]
Obstructive sleep apnea is a medical condition that is characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep due to an obstruction of the airways. Recent studies have shown that people who have this nocturnal disorder are two times more likely to develop gout than people who don’t. Gout, on the other hand, is a form of arthritis […]
Feeling tired after a full night’s rest? Hearing your significant other gasp for breath or snore unusually loud in the middle of the night? These can all be warning signs of a deadly disorder if left untreated; sleep apnea. About 18 million U.S. adults suffer from sleep apnea, with that majority being men. The condition […]
For patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), CPAP therapy is nothing short of life support. While loud snoring is probably the most noticeable effect of OSA, the truly dangerous consequences of untreated OSA happen inside the body. Untreated OSA causes high blood pressure, damages the heart, and an increased risk of strokes. CPAP machines are […]
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), as the name implies, is the maintenance of a positive pressure in the airways throughout the complete respiratory cycle (inspiration and expiration), when breathing spontaneously. Increased inspiratory pressure also increases the size and surface area of the alveoli providing greater opportunity for gas exchange to occur […]
A Quick Beginners Guide to CPAP Machines If you’ve just been told that you need to start using a CPAP machine, you might be feeling a little apprehensive about the next steps. Many people who stop using their machines do so because they aren’t experienced enough to work through the problems that might arise. Here […]
How to Clean a CPAP Machine It is essential for the long life of your CPAP machine that you take proper care of it. Everything must be kept as clean as possible to reduce the risk of bacteria or mold growth. When you are cleaning a CPAP machine, there are several tasks you will want […]
A report by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes said at least 40 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders each year. These disorders are always present. They interfere with work, home life, driving and even social activities. They’re also the cause of an estimated $16 billion in annual medical costs. Who knows how […]
Take the Sleep Apnea Quiz & Find out if You’re at Risk Sleep apnea is a very common sleeping disorder that often goes undiagnosed. The free 100% online quiz below is based on the most common sleep apnea symptoms that are used during sleep apnea tests and medical diagnosis. This quick questionnaire should not act […]