Veterans and Sleep Apnea: What You Should Know
Getting enough sleep is vital for overall well being, and it’s especially crucial for military veterans. While we may not have all the answers about why, there’s a clear connection between veterans and sleep disorders—especially when it comes to conditions like sleep apnea. What is Sleep Apnea? Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a common but very […]
Why Does Sleep Apnea Cause Weight Gain?
Why does sleep apnea cause weight gain? Research has consistently revealed that getting less than 7 hours of sleep per night is linked to weight gain and the onset of obesity. It’s no surprise that sleep apnea, a condition known to disrupt the quantity and quality of sleep, can also be a contributing factor to […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea During Pregnancy – What You Need to Know
It is well known that sleep and pregnancy don’t have the best relationship: most pregnant women report at least some disturbances regarding their sleep. For example, women tend to get more sleep during the first trimester but tend to experience a significant decrease in sleep in the second and third trimesters. It has also been reported […]
Breathing Easy with Inspire: Your Guide to Sleep Apnea Surgery
Are you tired of struggling with obstructive sleep apnea? Does the thought of wearing a CPAP machine to bed make you uneasy? If you’re looking for an alternative solution that can help you sleep peacefully and breathe normally, then Inspire surgery might just be the answer you’ve been seeking. In this blog post, we’ll break […]
The Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnea
It is estimated that over 20 million Americans suffer from Sleep Apnea, a sleep disorder where you repeatedly stop breathing throughout the night. When your brain senses that you have stopped breathing, it then triggers you to wake up. A person with Sleep Apnea can wake up anywhere from 5 to over 100 times per hour […]
How to Stop Snoring- 16 Ways to Stop Snoring for Good
According to some statistics, around 45% of people are occasional snorers, and around 25% snore on a regular basis. If you’re reading this, I’d guess that either you or a loved one falls into one of these categories. You are probably here to fix that. So let’s get into the remedies. For more general information […]
Can Children Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?
Yes, they can. It is commonly called pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (pediatric OSA), and it is estimated that between 1% and 5% of young children have it. Most of these children are between the ages of two and eight, but OSA can occur at ANY age. Up to 25% of children with pediatric OSA have reduced concentration, hyperactivity, or irritability; symptoms […]
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Treatment – The Sleep Apnea Patient
One of the most pernicious symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea is Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS), also known as hypersomnolence. EDS is characterized by exactly what it sounds like: excessive sleepiness. We all feel tired at times, but around 20% of the population can be identified as actually having EDS. So, what exactly is it? EDS […]
What Is Sleep Apnea and Do I Have It?
What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects over 25 million people in America alone and almost a billion people worldwide. It occurs in all sexes and all age groups, and it commonly goes undiagnosed. In fact, more than 80% of patients with sleep apnea don’t even know they have it. […]
Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Women: Causes and Treatments
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide, and women are not immune to it. In fact, The Society for Women’s Health estimates that 1 in every 5 women has sleep apnea. Nevertheless, 9 in 10 women with sleep apnea are not aware that they have it. Sleep […]
