Understanding Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
We know the common image of people who snore: older men, usually overweight. And it’s true that this is the demographic that’s at the highest risk for snoring and [...]
Couples Sleeping Apart for Snoring: How to Do It Right
It’s becoming more common for married couples to choose to sleep in separate rooms because of . Sometimes dramatized as a “sleep divorce,” this step can actually help [...]
Is Catathrenia The Same As Snoring?
If you’re a noisy sleeper, it may be snoring, or it may be another condition that is closely related but isn’t necessarily as serious. It’s called catathrenia, otherwise known [...]
Educational Videos Improve CPAP Compliance: Study
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is often considered the gold standard of sleep apnea treatment, and it’s hard to dispute that it does offer numerous benefits. When properly used, CPAP [...]
How to Sleep When Someone Is Snoring
Among the dangers of snoring is that it can lead to some serious conflicts if not properly addressed. For example, a wife who finds her husband snores so loud [...]
Did Sleep Apnea Surgery Fail? Oral Appliance Therapy Can Help
In general, surgery is not considered the best treatment for . In part, this is because sleep apnea increases a person’s surgical risks. If you have sleep apnea, [...]
Will You Be Able to Comply with CPAP?
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is used as a first-line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. It has been proven to be effective at reducing symptoms and risks associated with [...]
How Effective Will New Sleep Apnea Drug Be?
Sleep apnea is a potentially deadly condition. It can kill through cardiovascular complications, dementia, cancer, kidney failure, and even car accidents. Fortunately, sleep apnea is treatable. Unfortunately, the most-prescribed [...]
Daytime Napping Associated with Sleep Apnea
In Mediterranean cultures, napping is a normal part of the daily routine. It’s part of people’s normal sleep pattern, and it’s associated with positive health, presumably because it helps [...]
Oral Appliances For Sleep Apnea Reduces Dementia Symptoms
Sleep is a powerful restorative for all parts of your body, including your brain. During sleep, your brain cleans itself of waste chemicals it generates during the day. When [...]
