Snoring Is Annoying but Sleep Apnea May Threaten Your Health

Snoring in bed can be an unpleasant behavior, and not just for your partner! If you are snoring then you probably are not getting a good night’s sleep. What Causes Snoring? Snoring results when the tissues in your throat relax so much that they vibrate because they partially block your airway. This happens when you […]

A Revolution in Sleep Apnea Treatment

Having sleep apnea can often mean that you are required to use CPAP machines when you sleep. Considering over 18 million have a specific form of sleep apnea that blocks your airways, that’s a lot of people who have been subject to bulky, uncomfortable machines in hopes of controlling their ailment. Current CPAP machines must […]

Sleep Apnea in Children

When children have sleep apnea, it can be very serious and detrimental to their mental and physical well-being. If your child seems sluggish no matter how long they sleep or seems to have unexplainable weight gain, it can be signs of sleep apnea. If you think your child has sleep apnea here are a few […]

Controlling Your Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea usually needs professional treatment to completely go away, especially depending on how severe your apnea is. However, there are still a few things you can do at home to lessen the symptoms and help keep your apnea under control. Diet – If your sleep apnea is caused by excess weight, the solution is […]

5 Ways Sleep Apnea Can Affect Your Life

Sleep apnea affects over 12 million people in the US alone. About 1 out of every 25 middle-aged man and 1 out of every 50 middle-aged woman are estimated to have some form of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can cause a variety of other problems and can be very dangerous if left untreated. If you’re […]

How Do I Know If I Have Sleep Apnea?

What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects a person’s breathing during sleep. A person who suffers from sleep apnea has pauses (called an apnea) in breathing which can last for seconds or even minutes, making it difficult to get the deep sleep necessary for a full night’s rest. If left untreated, […]