3 benefits of oral appliance therapy for sleep apnea treatment
As you might already know, oral appliance therapy (OAT) is a successful alternative to the CPAP machine. Not everyone is a candidate for OAT, but it remains a leading [...]
What is the link between sleep apnea and cholesterol?
When a person suffers from sleep apnea, they stop breathing throughout the night while they sleep. As you know, this can be very dangerous because it can impact a [...]
Here’s what you need to know about sleep apnea
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 [...]
How sleep apnea presents in children
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 [...]
It’s time to seek treatment for sleep apnea to feel refreshed
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 [...]
CPAP isn’t always the best option for sleep apnea
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 [...]
Understanding the side effects of oral appliance therapy
Oral appliance therapy can be used for the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) pain or sleep apnea. Regardless of why you need oral appliance therapy, it is important [...]
Here is how to improve sleep apnea treatment outcomes
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 [...]
Do not ignore the negative impact of sleep apnea on your health
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 [...]
Think about quitting smoking for your resolution
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 [...]