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Treatment Options for Children with Sleep Apnea
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT PEDIATRIC SLEEP APNEA People who suffer from sleep apnea don’t breathe properly while they sleep, so they experience symptoms like fatigue, headaches, and mood swings when they are awake. Kids should be lively and full of energy, and surgery is one way to treat the problem. ...Read More
Adjusting to Your New Oral Appliance
A LOOK AT A CPAP ALTERNATIVE Living with sleep apnea can be a struggle, whether you realize that you have it or not. Oral appliance therapy is an effective treatment to treat sleep apnea, so you can sleep well throughout the night and wake up feeling rested. It might take time to get used to you...Read More
What's a Nasal Pillow Mask?
CPAP MASK OPTIONS Sleep apnea is a silent killer, in that it makes people more vulnerable to severe health problems. In fact, many people don’t even realize they suffer from the condition in the first place. CPAP, which stands for continuous positive airway pressure, seeks to treat sleep apnea...Read More
What Happens During Sleep Lab Testing
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR SLEEP STUDY Sleep disorders are sometimes difficult to identify because when you’re asleep, you’re not really aware of what’s going on. Obviously, right? Many times, individuals don’t know they have a sleep issue until a sleep partner tells them. This isn’...Read More
A Quick Introduction to Sleep Apnea
SLEEP APNEA 101 Sleep apnea is an extremely common disorder that can lead to serious health problems. If you notice the symptoms of sleep apnea, getting a diagnosis and starting treatment as soon as possible is important. Watch this video to learn more about sleep apnea. It occurs when the ai...Read More
The Anatomy of Snoring
WHAT CAUSES US TO SNORE? Snoring is something that affects nearly everyone at some point in their lives, whether they are the snorers themselves or are being kept up all night by someone else’s snoring. Although snoring is often the butt of many jokes, it can indicate a more serious health pro...Read More
A Look at CPAP Humidifiers
MAKE CPAP TREATMENT MORE COMFORTABLE WHEN YOU USE A HUMIDIFIER If 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
Know the Signs of Sleep Apnea in Children
PEDIATRIC SLEEP DISORDER WARNING SIGNS Sleep 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
Choosing a CPAP Mask Style That Fits You
HOW A PROPER FITTING MASK INCREASES YOUR CPAP THERAPY SUCCESS Although 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
Could You Have Hypersomnia? (Updated 2021)
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