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MAKE CPAP TREATMENT MORE COMFORTABLE WHEN YOU USE A HUMIDIFIERIf you are undergoing CPAP treatment for sleep apnea, it is normal to have a period of adjustment. It may take time to get used to wearing the mask while you sleep. For some people, however, CPAP treatment continues to cause issues, ...Read More

PEDIATRIC SLEEP DISORDER WARNING SIGNSSleep apnea is commonly associated with adult patients, and so the signs may go undetected in children. Unfortunately, due to their lower capacity for oxygen intake, kids are at a higher risk of certain complications from untreated sleep apnea. If you notic...Read More

HOW A PROPER FITTING MASK INCREASES YOUR CPAP THERAPY SUCCESSAlthough some patients with sleep apnea can manage their condition well with oral appliances, CPAP treatment is the standard recommendation for those with moderate to severe symptoms. Unfortunately, some patients don’t use the style...Read More

WHAT IS HYPERSOMNIA?Hypersomnia is a group of sleep disorders most often manifesting in excessive and disruptive sleepiness during the day. Underlying, treatable sleep disorders such as sleep apnea can cause hypersomnia. The frequent nighttime awakenings characteristic of sleep apnea can cause ...Read More

HOW SLEEP STUDIES WORKIf you’re suspected of having a sleep disorder, you may be referred to a specialist for an overnight sleep study. See how sleep studies proceed when you watch this featured video. Notice the sleep lab looks like a comfortable hotel room. This allow patients to fall aslee...Read More

HOW INSOMNIA AND SLEEP APNEA INTERACTInsomnia is not a sleep disorder but rather a symptom of another condition. In some cases, people with sleep apnea report insomnia as part of the range of symptoms they experience. If you’re experiencing chronic insomnia, it’s important to w...Read More

PROPER CPAP MASK CAREThe best way to ensure your CPAP treatment is effective is to keep your mask in good condition. To keep your machine in top shape, you will need to clean your CPAP equipment daily and do a deeper clean weekly. Doing so will prevent mold and bacteria growth and ensure all p...Read More

SUCCESSFULLY STARTING CPAP THERAPYIf you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, CPAP treatment could be life-saving. However, there is usually a period of adjustment when you begin wearing a CPAP at night. But once you adapt to your face or nasal mask, you will sleep better and feel more refreshe...Read More

THE DIFFERENCES IN THESE COMMON SLEEP ISSUESSnoring is often one of the first indicators of sleep apnea, but not everyone who snores has the sleep disorder. Because sleep apnea is closely linked to a number of dangerous health conditions, getting an accurate diagnosis is essential. Is your...Read More

WHY DO WE SNORE?People snore for a variety of reasons. Some of them only cause occasional snoring, while other causes of snoring can be medically alarming. If your sleep partner snores or complains that you snore regularly, it may be time to talk to a sleep medicine specialist about solving s...Read More