Many patients assume that diagnosing sleep apnea requires spending a night in a sleep lab, hooked up to wires in an unfamiliar environment. While in-lab studies still have a role, modern home sleep testing has become an accurate, convenient, and patient-friendly way to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If you’ve been putting off getting tested, […]
Most people think of weight gain as a result of diet and exercise—but sleep is just as important. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition wherein severe resistance to airflow in the nose, throat or larynx can cause episodes of blockage of the airway during sleep, resulting in periods when breathing stops. This is a […]
What is OSA? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects approximately 50 million adults in the United States. Common symptoms include snoring, gasping or choking during sleep, daytime fatigue, and observed pauses in breathing. Despite its prevalence, many cases remain undiagnosed. How is OSA diagnosed? The gold standard for diagnosing OSA is an in-laboratory sleep study, known […]
Snoring is often brushed off as a harmless nuisance, but in some cases it can be a sign of a more serious sleep-related breathing disorder. Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are closely connected, even though they do not always occur together. Understanding how they relate can help you recognize when it may be time to […]
Mouth taping is all the rage right now. Your partner snores… You heard they should tape their mouth. It’s better to breathe through my nose… I heard I should tape my mouth to make me breathe through my nose. But why? Why do you need to tape your mouth to choose nose breathing? That’s the […]
Do you have signs of obstructive sleep apnea? It can be a very serious condition — besides making you feel tired all of the time, it can result in serious health problems. You may be hesitant to get help for your sleep apnea because a very commonly used treatment – the CPAP machine – may seem […]
You have probably heard of a CPAP machine before. Maybe a friend or family uses one, or you use one yourself. What is this machine and how does it work? CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. This is a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): a disorder where a person experiences episodes of cessation […]
You have probably heard of a condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Worldwide over 100 million individuals suffer from it. This occurs when the airway collapses at nighttime and the individual stops breathing. This puts stress on the heart and body and can increase risk for heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and shortened life […]
You may notice your partner complains of your snoring more when you’ve had a few alcoholic drinks. This happens due to the effects of alcohol on your muscles, blood supply, and respiratory drive. Alcohol is a depressant. This means that it slows down your brain and body because it acts mainly on the Central Nervous […]
Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Do you feel tired when you go to sleep, but toss and turn when you lay down, struggling to wake up refreshed? If so, you may need to improve your sleep hygiene. Getting a good night’s rest is important in maintaining overall health, and luckily many […]
