The sleep apnea library
65 articles in plain language. Start with the guide if you are new to this, or go straight to the question on your mind.
Understanding sleep apnea
Central Sleep Apnea
There are a few things in life we take for granted. The biggest thing might be that, given reasonable health, our bodies will continue to breathe all on.
April 2024
CPAP Dry Mouth Symptoms
If you suffer from moderate to severe sleep apnea, you understand the importance of adhering to the treatment protocol of using your CPAP machine every.
April 2024
Effects Of Sleep Apnea On The Brain
If you have sleep apnea and have woken up feeling like you just couldn’t think straight, there may be something to that. The effects of sleep apnea of the.
April 2024
Is Sleep Apnea Hereditary?
Whenever you find yourself facing a new health condition, your first instinct is probably to figure out what caused it. This very human response sometimes.
April 2024
Long-Term Effects Of Sleep Apnea
If you suffer from sleep apnea, you already know this condition brings a long list of regular symptoms. These may include daily fatigue, morning headache,.
April 2024
Prevent Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a chronic (and chronically underdiagnosed) sleep disorder that can wreak havoc on a person’s daily life. If you have a loved one with sleep.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea Complications
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder that affects approximately 25 million people in the U.S. This number does not include the estimated.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea Research
Sleep apnea research has come a long way since the first exhausted person was hooked up to monitors for a sleep study. From new warnings and treatments to.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea Night Sweats
At one time or another, most of us have woken up in a tangle of sweaty sheets. Sometimes it’s a nightmare; others, an overly warm room on a hot summer.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea Statistics 2020
If you suffer from one of the three main types of sleep apnea, obstructive, central, or complex, you already know how devastating it can be. Poor sleep.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea Statistics
Sleep apnea is arguably one of the most underdiagnosed conditions worldwide and full sleep apnea statistics worldwide are shocking. Here are 24 things you.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea Symptoms
We all know the feeling of not getting enough sleep. Fatigue and daytime drowsiness, plus the feeling of just not being able to focus or concentrate. A.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea Without Snoring
One of the hallmarks of sleep apnea is snoring, followed by a long pause in breathing and a gasping inhale. This pattern may be what alerts your partner.
April 2024
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea In Children
The image of a child, sleeping peacefully without a care, is a lovely one than many parents hold in their minds. In some cases, though, this peaceful.
April 2024
Types Of Sleep Apnea
Maybe you know the feeling. You head to bed at the same time each night, ready to sleep, but every morning you wake up exhausted. Your partner might be a.
April 2024
What Is Complex Sleep Apnea?
Complex sleep apnea is correctly named. The challenges it presents are so vast that even researchers don’t always agree on simple things like what the.
April 2024
Can Stress Cause Sleep Apnea?
Most people can relate to a night spent tossing and turning, worrying about a job or a personal relationship. These situations are common, temporary, and.
April 2024
Can You Die From Sleep Apnea Complications?
For the estimated 25 million people in the U.S. who suffer from sleep apnea, it’s more than just a lifetime of poor sleep. If you have ever wondered if.
April 2024
Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is more than just an inconvenience that leads to daytime drowsiness. If left undiagnosed and untreated, the health dangers of sleep apnea are.
April 2024
How Common is Sleep Apnea Worldwide?
Of the three forms of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and complex sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea is by far the most.
April 2024
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
If you routinely get eight hours of sleep a night but wake up exhausted with no explanation, you may be one of the 25 million people in the U.S. who.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea Risk Factors
We’ve said it before: an estimated 25 million people in the U.S. suffer from sleep apnea. These are cases that are diagnosed, but a study in 2018 went.
April 2024
Health conditions linked to sleep apnea
STOP Fatigue Before It Becomes a Crash
As a DOT medical examiner, you are the frontline of highway safety. Every certification you issue impacts more than one driver, but every vehicle sharing.
April 2026
Asthma And Sleep Apnea
You get a lousy night’s sleep, and then all day long your rescue inhaler becomes your best friend as your chest tightens and you cannot stop coughing..
April 2024
Can Sleep Apnea Cause Migraines?
We all know the feeling of a poor night of sleep: grogginess, irritability, and inability to concentrate. For those who suffer from untreated sleep apnea,.
April 2024
Can Sleep Apnea Cause Pain?
Can sleep apnea cause pain? Ask anyone who suffers from pain conditions or sleep apnea, and the answer to that question is most often “yes.” This post.
April 2024
CNS Depressants and Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects the good night sleep of an estimated 25 million people in the U.S. Because so many cases of sleep apnea remain.
April 2024
GERD And Sleep Apnea
If you suffer from sleep apnea, you already know that this condition brings with it a host of other symptoms. One connection you may not have made is.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea And AFIB Risks
While waking up groggy and dazed after a full night of sleep are some of the most recognizable symptoms of sleep apnea, there are dangerous effects of.
April 2024
PTSD And Sleep Apnea
PTSD and sleep apnea are life-threatening disorders that often feed into each other. How and why this occurs, and the connection between each condition,.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea And Car Accidents
We all know the experience of a little daytime sleepiness after a poor night of rest, but when the drowsiness becomes chronic the stakes are much higher..
April 2024
Sleep Apnea And Anxiety
The challenges of poor sleep are well-documented and many. From an increase in the risk of heart disease to a compromised immune system, poor sleep can.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea And Diabetes
It may seem farfetched to think that a poor night’s sleep can increase your chance of developing a life-threatening chronic disease, but the connection.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea And Fibromyalgia
Sleep apnea and fibromyalgia are two conditions that can severely impact a person’s quality of life. Whether it’s the widespread pain of fibromyalgia or.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea And Insomnia
If you are one of the 25% of people in the U.S. who suffers from insomnia, you know how frustrating it can be to toss and turn all night long. If you also.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea And Teeth Grinding Link
If you have sleep apnea, you know the pain of poor sleep. Groggy and disoriented, it’s challenging to make it through your day, only to wrestle again with.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea And Weight Loss
Losing weight is often touted as a miracle cure for all ills, and this can be challenging. For people who struggle with their weight for reasons of.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea During Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings about many miraculous changes in the body. In addition to the physical discomfort that can disrupt sleep, especially towards the third.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea Headaches
Nothing is worse than a poor night of sleep… unless your poor night of sleep also comes with an early morning headache. While most people experience this.
April 2024
TMJ And Sleep Apnea
Suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder comes with its own headaches (literally), but if you have TMJ and sleep apnea, your sleepless nights.
April 2024
Alcohol and Sleep Apnea Risks
The idea of a nightcap, a drink before bed, is a popular one. Many people believe that a drink or two before you turn out the lights helps you sleep.
April 2024
ADHD And Sleep Apnea Links
With our increasing demands on kids to sit still and pay attention, the rise of those who struggle with ADHD seems exponential. With the exception of a.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea and Dementia Risks
As we age, it is normal to experience some cognitive decline. Our memories become less sharp, and new information is not so easily assimilated and put to.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea And Depression Connection
In some areas of medicine, there is a clear trail between one health condition as it leads to another. For example, obesity is clearly linked to an.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea And Eye Problems
Most people understand the importance of a good night’s sleep. Just one night or two of disrupted sleep is nothing to worry about. But, if like 25 million.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea And High Blood Pressure Links
For the estimated 25 million people in the U.S. who suffer from sleep apnea, poor sleep is a nightly occurrence. While the fogginess, headache, and.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea And Heart Disease Risks
Understanding sleep apnea goes far beyond a sleepy day at your desk and some irritability with your loved ones. While research has long proven that sleep.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea And Stroke Risks
Sleep apnea sufferers already know the side effects of a poor night’s sleep. Fatigue, inability to concentrate, moodiness, and a morning headache are.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea And Pain
Anyone dealing with the ravages of a chronic pain condition knows how vital a good night of sleep can be. But is it possible that the very medications.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea And Weight Gain Connection
For patients with obstructive sleep apnea, it is hard enough to wake up every morning feeling tired and unrested. The daytime fatigue and fogginess that.
April 2024
Treatment, CPAP and oral appliances
Best Sleep Apnea Apps
Whether you have a sleep apnea diagnosis or are just trying to figure out why you wake up groggy and grumpy every morning, there’s an app for that. The.
April 2024
Best Sleeping Position For Sleep Apnea
If you suffer from sleep apnea, you know what it’s like to wake up groggy and exhausted. For those who have not yet been diagnosed, the uncertainty of why.
April 2024
Can Dentists Help With Sleep Apnea?
Dentists have been involved in the treatment of sleep apnea since dental devices were first found to be effective for the condition in the 1980s..
April 2024
CPAP Alternatives
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects an estimated 25 million people in the U.S. The most common form of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, is.
April 2024
CPAP Alternatives for Low Compliance
If you are one of the people who suffer from severe sleep apnea, you know that using your CPAP machine can save your life. In one study, participants with.
April 2024
CPAP vs BiPAP Machines
If you have severe obstructive sleep apnea, chances are good that your doctor has mentioned treatment with a positive airway pressure (PAP) machine. When.
April 2024
CPAP Machine Side Effects
If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, you know that a CPAP machine can be a literal lifesaver. But CPAP machine side effects are real, and they threaten.
April 2024
How To Clean A CPAP Machine
A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is a first-line treatment for severe sleep apnea. This treatment not only helps you sleep better, it.
April 2024
Oral Appliance For Sleep Apnea
If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, finding a treatment that works is crucial. Untreated (or intermittently treated) sleep apnea.
April 2024
Our Home Sleep Apnea Test
You wake up feeling groggy and irritated every morning, even though you went to bed at a reasonable time. Your partner says you are making gasping noises.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea Pillow
Snoring can be a nuisance at night, waking your partner and affecting their sleep. But snoring has a more serious side when it’s a primary sign of sleep.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea Devices
It’s a total mystery. You go to bed every night at the same time and get a full eight hours of sleep, but every morning you wake up groggy and fatigued..
April 2024
Sleep Apnea Dentist Benefits
When you think of your dentist, you may only think of the guilt you feel at not flossing enough, or maybe that it’s time to schedule your regular.
April 2024
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options
Does this sound like you? You climb into bed every night, maybe fall asleep quickly (or maybe not) but wake in the morning feeling exhausted and foggy. If.
April 2024
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