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 […]
A Deep Dive into Sleep Apnea
Sleep is an essential part of our lives that helps our body to restore and rejuvenate the organs, their functions, and maintain a pleasant mood throughout the day. Healthy sleep is critical for every human being; however, sleep disorders are extremely common worldwide and contribute significantly to the global burden of disease. Sleep apnea is […]
Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Men: Causes and Treatments
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that affects millions of men (3-15% of them) worldwide. Men are also 2 to 3 times more likely to have sleep apnea than women in many patient populations. Sleep apnea is characterized by repeated interruptions of breathing during sleep, which can lead to a number of serious health […]
CPAP and Sex – all you need to know!
Ok… we get it. Wearing a CPAP when you’re trying to be intimate with your partner in the bedroom, it doesn’t exactly scream ‘rave cave’… BUT, neither does snoring! Or choking in your sleep. Also, leaving sleep apnea untreated is a risk factor for many more serious health complaints including heart attacks and stroke. However, […]
Arrive Alive! The Dangers of Sleep Apnea For Long Haul Truckers
Operating heavy machinery is a huge liability, but equally, driving some of the largest vehicles on the road can be extremely dangerous. You can be responsible for, if not dictate, the level of safety that everyone else around you has on the road. Combine this with a lack of concentration, mental acuity, or the possibility […]
