Did you know that over ten million people in the United States suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, also known as OSA? There are a number of symptoms and warning signs, from exhaustion during the day to chronic snoring. To help people decide if they’re at risk and need to see a doctor for a diagnosis, we offer a sleep assessment on our website. Are you ready to give our assessment a try? Then take a look at today’s quiz. If anything below seems familiar, then try the assessment on our website.
Why Do We Snore?
If you snore, then you may have problems obtaining the deep rest you need. You can also drive your significant other crazy, both of you eventually suffering from poor sleep as a result. But why do we snore? By understanding the factors behind this annoying habit you can take steps to help prevent it. In addition, you can better understand the link between snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
How Can You Sleep Better?
Sleep helps us function properly at work and school. Otherwise, lack of sleep can cause problems with focusing on tasks, moodiness, or exhaustion. For sleep apnea we may recommend an oral appliance or CPAP machine to improve rest and address a sleep disorder. However, can you take additional steps to help yourself sleep better? Do your daily habits impact how well you rest?
Do You Need A CPAP Machine?
Last week we discussed oral appliances and how they can be used to treat obstructive sleep apnea, also known as OSA. Today, we’re going to take a look at another common treatment option: the CPAP machine. We can use this device to ensure patients enjoy uninterrupted breathing while sleeping. Otherwise, OSA can lead to exhaustion and poor rest.
Do You Need A Sleep Appliance?
Snoring and sleep apnea are two related issues that can leave a patient, and his/her significant other, sleep deprived. In order to maintain optimal health, you need your rest. Fortunately, we can perform a sleep assessment and offer treatment for OSA and snoring related issues. Do you need a sleep appliance to combat your sleep apnea? How does the device work?
5 Common Snoring Solutions
Do you suffer from chronic snoring? Is your significant other complaining about a lack of sleep due to your loud, obnoxious snores? While this is definitely an annoying habit, it can also be an indicator of a serious disorder. Obstructive sleep apnea can cause you to feel exhausted and over time, increase the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, and heart attack. To combat sleep apnea, you need to address your snoring. Fortunately, we have a few common snoring solutions for you to try.
What Are My Sleep Apnea Solutions?
Sleep apnea can cause a lot of problems for you in your daily life. You can feel exhausted, moody, and can have trouble concentrating on tasks at work or school. Treatment will be necessary to help address your OSA. We offer a number of different solutions, depending on the cause and seriousness of your sleep apnea. What are your sleep apnea solutions?
When Should You Consider A Sleep Assessment?
Do you often feel tired during the day or does your significant other complain about your chronic snoring? These two issues could be related and also an indicator of a sleep disorder. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can lead to difficulty resting and a myriad of other health complications. To diagnose the disorder, we may perform a sleep assessment. When should you consider a sleep assessment?
What Are The Health Risks Of Sleep Apnea?
Losing sleep can have a negative impact on our day-to-day lives. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea lose sleep and can also suffer from complications to their overall health. What are the health risks of sleep apnea? How do you know if you need treatment?
How to Stop Snoring, Even if You Have Sleep Apnea
You don’t have to understand why you snore to know that it’s disturbing your sleeping partner. However, knowing can help you find an appropriate treatment to stop snoring and finally sleep peacefully. In many cases, snoring is a minor result of a minor circumstance, like oral tissues slightly blocking your airway, and you may be able stop snoring with a few simple tips. If your snoring indicates sleep apnea, however, then putting a stop to it will take a little more than a couple of home remedies. (more…)
