Factors Affecting Your CPAP Compliance: It Matters!
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) describes a situation when there are frequent pauses in breathing during sleep due to an obstructed airway. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is a preferred and effective treatment which is considered to be the gold standard of OSA therapy1.2 . At least 4 hours usage of CPAP is suggested to maintain an […]
Putting Insomnia To Bed
Everyone needs a good night’s sleep. Without that, we cannot function. A sleep-deprived person first undergoes physical exhaustion that soon graduates to mental fatigue. It can even lead to hallucinations and loss of consciousness. In some extreme cases, the heart may stop beating, unable to keep up with the extreme exhaustion and exceptional demand for […]
The Mask-Free Alternative to CPAP
When it comes to obstructive sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is the gold standard and typically the first line of treatment. CPAP delivers pressurized air to the airway, which helps keep the airway open and reduces instances of disturbed breathing. When CPAP therapy works, the patient immediately feels relief. However, in some cases, […]
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Children with Sleep Apnea
Kids Can Get Sleep Apnea? Any person, any age, can fall victim to obstructive sleep apnea—from new-born infants to those over 100 years of age. Sleep Disordered Breathing Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is a general term that includes breathing difficulties during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is included in this classification, but also included are […]
Budgeting for Sleep Apnea
What is this going to cost? If not asked out loud you definitely know people are thinking it in their head. With so many expenditures and costs in a monthly budget, medical conditions can arise out of nowhere. The benefits of a healthy night sleep outweighs lack of sleep. By practicing healthy sleeping versus binge-sleeping, the […]
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