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 [...]
If you don’t know much about sleep apnea, you likely don’t know how serious of a condition it is. With an estimated 22 million Americans with the condition and nearly 80% of those conditions undiagnosed, a large percentage of Americans are putting themselves at big health risks without knowing it. Learn about [...]
In the past, CPAP has always been the golden standard when it came to sleep apnea treatment. However, CPAP doesn’t have the best long-term compliance rate. Oftentimes, patients will try CPAP for a month or two, find it too uncomfortable or inconvenient to wear and throw it in their closet never to be seen [...]
