We all know how important getting enough sleep is. However, if you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you could sleep for more than eight hours and wake up and still not feel refreshed. Many people don’t realize that, along with not getting a restful night’s sleep,...
Sleep apnea occurs when your breathing stops and starts while you sleep. Left untreated, sleep apnea can cause you to snore loudly, experience drowsiness during the day, and even lead to serious health problems. Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder. Approximately 30...
Narcolepsy is a neurological condition that disrupts sleep and can cause excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Although narcolepsy is rare compared to other sleep disorders, an estimated 135,000 to 200,000 Americans have narcolepsy. Symptoms typically begin in the teen...
Has your sleeping partner or someone else in your household ever told you that you snore? You’re not alone. Snoring is very common. An estimated 57% of men and 40% of women snore. Despite snoring being a common problem, there are still many myths that surround it....
CPAP therapy is the first in line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) because it’s non-invasive, safe, and effective. But as with all treatments, there are some side effects that CPAP machine users may experience. While side effects are typically mild, they...
An obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis typically comes with your doctor’s instruction to start using a CPAP machine. And while it can be tough to sleep using a CPAP machine, there are ways to make it simpler and more comfortable. Using a CPAP machine is supposed...
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