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Understanding Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FATIGUE AND E.D.S. Everyone feels fatigued from time to time during the day, but excessive daytime sleepiness is different. Excessive daytime sleepiness—or EDS—is a recognized symptom of narcolepsy and can have a significant impact on sufferers’ abilities to wo...Read More
What Are the Health Risks of Insomnia?
Insomnia—an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep—is something that happens to nearly everyone occasionally. A few nights of insomnia can be uncomfortable, but most people will soon get restorative sleep again. However, when insomnia becomes chronic, it can cause significant health risks. If ...Read More
What Is Dental Sleep Medicine? (Updated 2021)
A LOOK AT AN ALTERNATIVE TO CPAP THERAPY A sleep apnea diagnosis used to mean a lifetime of sleeping in a CPAP mask. CPAP treatment is highly effective for individuals with moderate-to-severe sleep apnea, but not all patients find it comfortable. Some people end up simply trading sleep apnea for...Read More
Preparing for a Sleep Study
HOW TO ENSURE YOUR SLEEP STUDY IS A SUCCESS An overnight sleep study is often the first step in diagnosing a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea. Preparing for your study is easy and doesn’t require much beyond making sure you’re ready to get some rest. Watch this video to learn more a...Read More
Dealing with Narcolepsy While Working
DAILY CHALLENGES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH NARCOLEPSY A narcolepsy diagnosis frequently causes mixed feelings in sufferers. They are relieved to have a reason for their symptoms, but may also feel overwhelmed by the need to manage their condition. One frequent issue is dealing with narcolep...Read More
What Are the Signs of Sleep Apnea in Children?
SLEEP DISORDER WARNING SIGNS FOR PARENTS Most people think of sleep apnea as a problem for adults, but in reality, kids can and do suffer from this sleep disorder. If your child has sleep apnea, it is important to address it as quickly as possible to reduce the risk of potentially dang...Read More
The Link Between Anxiety & Sleep Apnea
Anxiety plays an important role in many sleep disorders. The relationship between sleep apnea and anxiety is complex, and it may not be the same for everyone. However, understanding how anxiety is affecting you can help you create a more effective treatment plan. Here is what you need to know....Read More
Myths about Sleep (Updated 2021)
SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION Few things are as important to your health as a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, in spite of how much of our lives we spent asleep, many myths about how to get the rest you need still linger. Sleep medicine is dedicated to busting these myths to help people make...Read More
Does Snoring Mean You Have Sleep Apnea?
WHAT SNORING INDICATES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH (Updated 2020) Snoring is the leading symptom of sleep apnea, which makes many people nervous. They think if they snore, they must have a sleep disorder. But does being a snorer automatically mean that you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA?) What is S...Read More
Maintenance of Wakefulness Test FAQ's
ANSWERS TO YOUR MOST FREQUENT MWT QUESTIONS There are a number of diagnostic tools that sleep medicine specialists can use to evaluate patients. You may have already heard about overnight sleep studies, in which a technician monitors a patient in a lab setting while he or she sleeps. B...Read More