Sleep apnea and snoring are terms that are often used interchangeably. However, they are very different conditions. Snoring is simply a noise that’s caused by a reverberating soft palate. Obstructive sleep apnea, on the other hand, is a disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts because the airway is partially or entirely blocked for [...]
Dreaming is usually a fun experience—you may remember getting amazingly vivid dreams as a child, wherein you were with your favorite superhero or received an amazing toy. If you no longer receive those amazingly vivid dreams, it may not be because you have grown up, but because you have sleep apnea! In a study from [...]
Sleep apnea is a condition many people are familiar with—but it's more than just snoring. In reality, sleep apnea can lead to a number of debilitating conditions and has been known to increase the risks of heart disease if left untreated. Sleep apnea is fairly common in patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation—around 50–80%. The [...]
Many people dream of drifting off to sleep as soon as they lay down, but it isn’t as straightforward as it seems. Beyond comfort and catching some zzz’s, your position can have a significant impact on sleep quality more than you think. Different sleeping positions lead to various effects, especially for individuals struggling with symptoms [...]
If you think you might be suffering from sleep apnea but aren’t sure how to get tested, your doctor may be able to perform a polysomnogram test at a nearby center or even at home. Also known as a sleep study, a polysomnogram electronically notes specific physical activities as you sleep. The readings are then [...]
Many people lose quality sleep every night and run the risk of developing various conditions due to obstructive sleep apnea. It is a sleep order that is often passed off as snoring, but it can severely damage your health if left untreated. Sleep apnea affects a whopping 18 million citizens in the U.S. Some of [...]
According to the World Health Organization, 50 million people around the world have epilepsy, a disorder that causes seizures. Seizures can be quite dangerous. Many times, medication lowers the risk of seizures. However, doctors and researchers have found a link between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and seizure disorders like epilepsy. About 1/3 of patients diagnosed [...]
Recent research by the CDC suggests a link between sleep apnea and depression, which means that there could be a growing overlap between the number of American suffering from these disorders. According to Dr. Anne G. Wheaton, lead author of the study, “Snorting, gasping or stopping breathing while asleep was associated with nearly all depression [...]
What Is Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles that support the soft palate temporarily relax, causing airways to narrow or become completely closed. This obstruction of the airway means that you are unable to get enough air and the oxygen levels in your blood drop. This prompts your body to awaken you [...]
Allergy season is already creeping up on us, which means that congestion, watery eyes, and headaches are just around the corner. However, people who suffer from seasonal or year-round allergies have more to worry about than just these annoying symptoms. It is possible for allergy sufferers to also struggle with allergy-induced sleep apnea. This could [...]
