Sleep apnea disorder is a condition in which you stop breathing for periods while asleep. To qualify, the frightening stoppage in breathing needs to last at least 10 seconds but can last much longer. In those with mild sleep apnea, moderate sleep apnea, and severe sleep apnea, this happens 5 - 15 times per [...]
Sleep apnea doesn’t only affect adults, kids can have it, too. Pediatric sleep apnea is a disorder where your child’s breathing is either completely or partially blocked repeatedly while they sleep. This is due to a blockage or narrowing in their upper airway. According to statistics, this condition affects about 1-5% [...]
There is cause for concern, as millions of sleep apnea patients in the U.S. find themselves scrambling. This is all thanks to a voluntary recall of continuous positive airway pressure machines (CPAP), coming from one of America’s leading manufacturers of the treatment. This past June, Philips Respironics agreed to a voluntary recall of their [...]
Have you ever noticed how a good night of sleep can either make or break your day? A good night of sleep will help you feel recharged, full of energy, and ready to take anything that life throws at you. On the flip side, a {{{{link id='51127' text='poor night of sleep can cause you [...]
In the United States, untreated sleep apnea is a major health concern. For instance, it’s estimated that 22 million Americans have sleep apnea and 80% of these cases aren’t diagnosed. As sleep apnea goes undiagnosed and untreated, the risks for other health issues such as diabetes, obesity, heart attack, and stroke increase [...]
