This week is National Healthy Weight Week! Did you know that the amount of sleep you get at night could affect your weight? Getting enough sleep can regulate hormones that control your appetite. You'll eat fewer calories overall when you sleep for 7-9 hours compared to when you don't get enough … Read more about Obesity And Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea and Hypothyroidism
January is National Thyroid Awareness Month!So, what is a Thyroid? The Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits low on the front of the neck. According to WebMD, the Thyroid secretes several hormones, collectively called Thyroid hormones. These hormones act throughout the body influencing … Read more about Sleep Apnea and Hypothyroidism
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) And Sleep Apnea
November is COPD Awareness Month!The COPD Foundation says that Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an umbrella term used to describe different lung diseases such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and refractory (non-reversible) asthma. It's a progressive disease and, unfortunately, is … Read more about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) And Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea Can Affect Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month!The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases states that diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Diabetes, unfortunately, has no cure, but you can take steps to manage your diabetes … Read more about Sleep Apnea Can Affect Diabetes
Sleep Apnea Linked With Alzheimer’s
June is Alzheimer and Brain Awareness Month!The American Academy of Neurology completed a preliminary study, which was published on March 3, 2019. It was done to see if there was a link between Alzheimer's and Sleep Apnea. The study revealed that those who suffer from Sleep Apnea or have some … Read more about Sleep Apnea Linked With Alzheimer’s
Sleep Apnea in Women
What does someone with Sleep Apnea look like?Some common misconceptions of a typical Sleep Apnea patient include someone who is older, overweight, a male, or a chronic snorer. Nevertheless, Sleep Apnea affects people across the entire spectrum of age, size, gender, and race.When compared to men, … Read more about Sleep Apnea in Women
Common Issues That Arise With Sleep Apnea Treatment
Just like with anything else, there are problems that can arise with your PAP therapy. These quick solutions will help you get back on track.Common Problems: Dry Mouth: Caused by air escaping through the mouth when it falls open during the night. Solution: Try a full face mask or a chinstrap with a … Read more about Common Issues That Arise With Sleep Apnea Treatment
After You Are Diagnosed With Sleep Apnea
Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea... now what?After completing a diagnostic sleep study such as a PolySomnoGraphy (PSG), a Board Certified Sleep Specialist will determine a diagnosis of Sleep Apnea. The doctor or sleep specialist will then discuss different treatment options with the patient. The most … Read more about After You Are Diagnosed With Sleep Apnea
Dangers Associated With Untreated Sleep Apnea
If Sleep Apnea is left untreated, it can have some serious life-threatening consequencesSome of the health risks of untreated Sleep Apnea include: High Blood PressureIrregular HeartbeatHeart Disease StrokeCar Accidents Type 2 DiabetesDifficulty ConcentratingUntreated Sleep Apnea takes a toll on your … Read more about Dangers Associated With Untreated Sleep Apnea
Tests Necessary To See If You Have Sleep Apnea
There are various different tests you can get done to determine if you have Sleep ApneaThe two most common tests: Polysomnogram (PSG) - This is a multiple-component test that records specific physical activities while you sleep. It is done in the lab overnight at a sleep center. You will sleep with … Read more about Tests Necessary To See If You Have Sleep Apnea
Signs And Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea
The signs and symptoms can vary from person to person Main symptoms of Sleep Apnea: Loud SnoringGasping For Air During SleepMorning HeadacheRestless Sleep Excessive Daytime SleepinessIrritability Poor ConcentrationWitnessed Pauses In Breathing While You SleepOut of all of these symptoms, the most … Read more about Signs And Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea
You've probably heard of Sleep Apnea, but what exactly is it? Sleep Apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. The body is then deprived of oxygen. Left untreated, Sleep Apnea can result in a number of health problems including: Heart … Read more about Sleep Apnea
