Blog, Events, Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is an aggravating condition to a number of health problems that include high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and depression. This seminar will provide an in-depth look at how the diagnosis and proper management of sleep apnea is important to the...
Blog, Health, Medical, New, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Facts
PROS: Unique design. Alternative to nasal pillows. Durable. CONS: Prone to leakage in certain positions. Dual vents may create noise. May be difficult to clean and dry. OVERALL: Another mask from Respironics that tries to merge a number of designs that may cater to a...
Blog, Health, Medical, Science, Sleep Apnea
So you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, and maybe you are just a little unsure about your doctor prescribing you a 30 day trial on the CPAP machine, also sometimes referred to as a sleep apnea machine. Let us share with you the history behind the machine and what...
Blog, Health, Medical, Science, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Facts, Statistics
Obstructive Sleep Apnea also known as OSA or sometimes referred to as just sleep apnea is a medical condition that affects approximately 4% of men and 2% of women, and causes a brief cessation of breathing during sleep. The abnormal breathing leads suffers to often...
Blog, Health, Medical, Science, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Facts, Statistics
Modern medicine is starting to recognize the importance of understanding the science behind sleep. Sleep is a such vital part of our overall health and wellness, that you only need to lose a few hours of sleep to before you start to feel the effects of not getting...
Blog, Children, Health, Medical, Sleep Apnea
It is becoming more common to hear about people suffering from a condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and more often it is adults who are diagnosed since as we age the muscle tone in our necks becomes more relaxed and causes the airways to collapse during...