Sleep Apnea Devices

There are a number of devices that can be used to help treat your sleep apnea. Choosing the right device depends on the type and severity of your sleep apnea. You should consult with your sleep specialist to help assess which device will be right for you. CPAP...

Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

A number of medical treatments can be used to treat your sleep apnea and you should consult your doctor to find the treatment that will work best for you. What treatment should be used will depend on the type and severity of your sleep apnea. Mouthpieces If you have a...

How to Treat Snoring and Apnea

You should always consult your doctor about your plans to treat your sleep apnea to ensure it will be the most effective for your specific type and severity of the condition. There are a number of lifestyle changes that make help treat your condition: Quit smoking....

Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Sleep apnea comes with an array of symptoms that can impact you. These symptoms can have an impact on your life as a whole and not just your ability to get a good night’s sleep. If you, or someone you love, experience the following symptoms it may be time to consult a...

Sleep Apnea Prevention

Sleep apnea is not a sleep disorder you want in your life. Do what you can to prevent the development of by following a few simple rules: Eat sensibly, stay healthy. Keeping yourself in a fit and healthy state will keep a number of illnesses from developing. Sleep...

Sleep Apnea Diagnosis

If you suspect that you or someone you love has sleep apnea, it is time to visit your doctor. Your doctor will base the diagnosis on your family history, a physical exam, and sleep study results. It is important to see your doctor about any concerns that impact your...

How Common Is Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a lot more common that you may realize, especially since it often goes undiagnosed. 1 in 15 people have moderate to severe OSA (Young et al. JAMA 2004) 9% women and 25% men in the middle-aged working population have OSA (Marshall et al. Sleep 2008)...

Dangers & Seriousness of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is an illness that needs to be taken seriously. It impacts more than your ability to get a good night sleep. Long term effects can be severe if it is left untreated. Studies have shown that those with sleep apnea were three times more likely to die sooner...

The Three Types of Sleep Apnea

What Kinds of Sleep Apnea are There? There are three types of sleep apnea, obstructive, central, and complex. If you have obstructive sleep apnea, it is caused by the muscles of the your throat relaxing while sleep. When this occurs, the muscles provide less support...