I recently read an article from the American Medical Association (AMA) from their What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™ series. Two sleep medicine physicians shared some great information that is important for patients to know about sleep apnea. It is a great go-to article for an overview of a health topic that is near and dear […]
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related breathing disorder and is one component of a spectrum of sleep disordered breathing. OSA occurs when the muscles relax after you fall asleep, which leads to the collapse of the soft tissue in the back of the throat. In turn, the airway is blocked leading to partial reductions […]
Have you ever woken up in the morning feeling exhausted even if you got a full night’s sleep? Odds are you might have been “asleep” the whole night, but your body was not. Sleep apnea not only causes snoring, but it also affects the quality of sleep you get every night. During an apnea event, […]
While the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is beneficial for a variety of reasons, there is a chance that it still might not be the best solution for everyone. Most people feel that compared to CPAP, an oral appliance is very comfortable and easy to use. There are even social reasons that make oral […]
If you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, are older in age and have reduced body mass index (BMI), it might limit your success of treatment. These are all predictors of upper airway stimulation treatment response. With that, what can you do to protect yourself and improve treatment outcomes? Make appropriate lifestyle changes By taking the […]
By now you’ve already heard sleep apnea is dangerous. And, while you are aware of this dangerous condition, what are you doing to prevent further complications? Whether you or a loved one suffers from sleep apnea, it is important to not ignore the dangers associated. From high blood pressure to heart disease, sleep apnea can […]
It is clear that if you quit smoking, it will significantly improve your overall health—especially your lungs. But did you also know that by quitting smoking you may also significantly improve your sleep? There are an array of factors that influence how well you sleep each night, and smoking plays a major part in that. […]
There are numerous influencers on the development of sleep apnea. While we do not always understand each relationship, one thing is clear–weight loss can help improve symptoms of sleep apnea. It can significantly improve, and potentially eliminate, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms in obese people. Let’s take a closer look at the link between weight […]
When you don’t get proper rest every night, it can hinder your creativity. And when you experience creativity struggles, it can impact your daily life, potentially interrupting your work and other activities planned for the day. Let’s take a look at how you can maximize your creativity by improving your sleep. Why sleep is key […]
If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, you could have an increased risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes. While more needs to be known about this connection, it is important to take all precautions necessary to ensure that you are protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Why this happens We are not […]