CPAP machines are primarily used for the treatment and management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. These articles cover the many aspects of sleep apnea diagnosis.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) refers to interruption in the normal breathing pattern by partial or complete obstruction of the air passage during sleep. It is characterized by snoring, oxygen desaturations, hypopneas, episodes of apnea and excessive daytime sleepiness. According to National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project, OSA now affects 25 million adults in the US alone. […]
A report by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes said at least 40 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders each year. These disorders are always present. They interfere with work, home life, driving and even social activities. They’re also the cause of an estimated $16 billion in annual medical costs. Who knows how […]
Take the Sleep Apnea Quiz & Find out if You’re at Risk Sleep apnea is a very common sleeping disorder that often goes undiagnosed. The free 100% online quiz below is based on the most common sleep apnea symptoms that are used during sleep apnea tests and medical diagnosis. This quick questionnaire should not act […]
How to Recognize Sleep Apnea in Children The affliction of sleep apnea is not exclusively an adulthood disorder, as many would believe. It is estimated that between 1 to 4 percent of children between the ages of 2 and 8 suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. What is more staggering is the effects that sleep apnea […]
Lots of Americans complain about their sleep quality. And with good reason. More than 55 million Americans suffer from insomnia. 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. Does it feel like you’re awake throughout the entire night? Do you have trouble staying asleep? When you get up in the morning do you feel completely unrested? […]
Just in case you’re new here Sleep apnea refers to intermittent, cyclical cessations or reductions of airflow, with or without obstruction of the upper airway. This is manifested to the patient and the observers as snoring. On a long-term basis, Obstructive sleep apnea (extreme snoring) can cause several major and minor complications to an individual’s […]
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that is characterized by a marked reduction or even absence of airflow at the mouth or nose during sleep due to increased collapsibility of the airway. Apnea occurs in episodes that result in a reduction of oxygen reaching the brain, and they are typically terminated by minor arousals. Patients […]