Sleep and weight gain are closely linked and we’ve known about this link for a long time. Obesity and sleep apnea often occur together, as does depression and obesity and other mental health disorders and obesity. Anything that causes… Read the rest
Bruxism: Causes and Cures
Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding, whereby your teeth grind against each other. Occasionally grinding your teeth is entirely normal, but when your grind your teeth excessively it can lead to complications and other oral health problems.… Read the rest
Daycare and Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a difficult thing for any person to deal with, but especially for the parent of a child with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea in children can come in a number of different forms depending on the… Read the rest
Can Losing Weight Actually Help My Sleep Apnea?
We all have heard that losing weight can help massively with sleep apnea, but just how much can it help? A recent study published in the British Medical Journal showed that sleep apnea could be reduced in 50% of… Read the rest
I Want Surgery Not CPAP
As we know, there are an ever-increasing number of treatments for sleep apnea, especially mild to moderate sleep apnea. Commonly, CPAP is the first treatment to be used as it is thought to be one of the most… Read the rest
Snoring Cures
Pretty much everyone on the planet will snore at some point in their life – but when that snoring becomes prolonged, loud, or a daily occurrence, you can lose out on your quality and quantity of sleep –… Read the rest
How Much Sleep Do I Need?
If we’re particularly busy in our daily lives, we can sometimes skip out on sleep so that we can spend more time working, spending time with our partners, seeing our friends or studying for exams. Sometimes it can feel… Read the rest
The Uvula: Function and Problems
The uvula is the small, hanging ball that hangs from the back of your throat. Although the uvula may seem to be a rather pointless bit of hanging flesh, it actually serves a number of important functions, the main… Read the rest
Dry Mouth from CPAP
CPAP, as we know, is one of the most effective treatments for sleep apnea as it effectively keeps the airways open, allowing the patient to breathe clearly. However, it is not without its side effects. Often, sleep apnea patients… Read the rest
Sleep Apnea Chin Strap
Sleep apnea can be caused by a number of things, but obstructive sleep apnea is caused by there being a blockage/obstruction in the back of the throat. This blockage can be soft tissue or swollen tissue, and it can… Read the rest
Energy Boosters for Sleep Apnea Patients
The most common symptom of sleep apnea is excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue. It’s experienced by sufferers from the mild end of the spectrum right through to the severe end. Feelings of tiredness and fatigue are also common in… Read the rest
Fibromyalgia and Sleep Apnea
Fibromyalgia is a medical disorder that causes symptoms of extreme, intense pain in the muscles throughout the body. The pain associated with fibromyalgia can often be so bad that it causes nausea and vomiting and in extreme cases, an… Read the rest
Is Brain Damage from Sleep Apnea Permanent?
We know that sleep apnea causes more than just damage to your sleep – it can also cause severe damage to your brain. Although brain damage caused by sleep apnea has been suspected for a long time, a link… Read the rest
Can Treated Sleep Apnea Still Have Symptoms?
As we know, sleep apnea causes a whole host of symptoms, including daytime fatigue and insomnia, poor concentration and attention span, memory problems, irritability, loss of libido, headaches and difficulty performing work duties and everyday tasks. Untreated sleep apnea… Read the rest
Sedatives and Sleep Apnea
A lot of patients of sleep apnea have a number of preconceptions about the use of sedatives, as they are known to relax the muscles in the throat to aid sleep, making the symptoms of sleep apnea even worse.… Read the rest
Sleep Apnea and Night Terrors
Many people have mentioned correlations between night terrors and sleep apnea. Numerous patients of sleep apnea have mentioned on sleep apnea forums that they suffer terribly with night terrors – and new research has indicated that the irregular breathing… Read the rest
My Partner Has Sleep Apnea and I Can’t Sleep
Sleep apnea is a very complex disorder that can be caused by a wide and varied range of things, making it sometimes difficult to detect, especially if no other health problems are apparent. If a sleep apnea patient isn’t… Read the rest
I Don’t Agree With My OSA Diagnosis
Sleep apnea is a common illness, experienced by many people all over the world, characterized by a number of severe and debilitating symptoms, including fatigue, constant tiredness, napping throughout the day, heavy snoring, pauses in breathing throughout the night… Read the rest
The Link Between OSA and Seizures
I recently read an article that described a condition known as SUDEP, which is sudden unexplained death in epilepsy, whereby people who suffer with epilepsy or seizures can die in their sleep. SUDEP is thought to be caused by… Read the rest
How to Irrigate Your Sinuses
Sinus irrigation can be a very important part of sleep apnea care, especially for those who suffer with frequent sinus infections. CPAP machines can cause a blocked and stuffy nose, so the best way to remedy this is to… Read the rest
How Badly Do I Need A Sleep Study?
Sleep studies are used to diagnose sleep disorders or sleep-disordered breathing – and they are a very important first step in the treatment process of such disorders. You may be experiencing a number of symptoms throughout the night, such… Read the rest
Why Is My OSA/CSA Child Misbehaving?
Sleep apnea in children is far more common than you may think and it is not always easy for parents to recognize sleep apnea in their child. We know that sleep apnea in adults can cause a whole host… Read the rest
Sleep Study Results Decoded
Chances are, if you’re being investigated for sleep apnea at some point you’ll need to have a sleep study in order to determine whether you have sleep apnea or whether you have any other sleep disorder. Your sleep study… Read the rest
How to Embrace CPAP and Improve Your Love Life
Many partners and CPAP users worry that when they first begin CPAP treatment, it will cause them and their partner to not be intimate together anymore. Some users worry that with a mask and machine on, sleep is the… Read the rest
How Long Does CPAP Take to Work?
CPAP is the treatment of choice for many sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea. It’s used to blow positive airway pressure into the patient’s airways to keep them open, allowing them to breathe clearly. The treatment helps to get around… Read the rest
Tips for Surviving Your First Night Using CPAP
CPAP is the most common treatment for sufferers of sleep apnea. It works by blowing a continuous amount of pressure through your airways in order to keep them open and prevent them from collapsing, allowing you to breathe clearly.… Read the rest
Neti Pots and Snoring
A neti pot is a small vessel, usually made out of ceramic, metal or plastic that is used to rinse the nasal passages. The neti technique originated in India and since it was shown on the Oprah show in… Read the rest
Snoratoriums
A snoratorium is a sound-proofed room that the snorer can sleep in to give their spouses a break from their snoring. Snoratorium rooms are frequently padded in order to keep snoring sounds out and they are often temperature controlled.… Read the rest
What to do When Your Spouse Snores
Snoring is a very common problem – in fact, 1 out of 2 people are thought to snore at some point in their lives. That means that chances are, you or your partner is likely to be the snorer… Read the rest
CPAP Hose Holders, Hangers and Lifts
CPAP is one of the most successful treatments for sleep apnea out there. After just three weeks of treatment, 90% of patients will be sleeping soundly and will be free from their sleep apnea symptoms. However, a CPAP mask… Read the rest
How to Stop Snoring
Snoring is one of the most common sleep problems out there and it is especially common in those over 50 years of age. Snoring is not only annoying for you and your bed-partner, but it can also seriously reduce… Read the rest
What If CPAP Doesn’t Work?
When you have a diagnosis of sleep apnea, the most common treatment option for you is a CPAP machine and mask. Because obstructive sleep apnea is caused by obstructions in the back of the throat, CPAP is used to… Read the rest
Non Invasive Ventilation
If an individual is having trouble breathing, through a medical condition or through illness, they will have difficulty in getting oxygen into their body and with expelling carbon dioxide. For treatment, an individual is often hooked to a machine… Read the rest
Multiple Sleep Latency Test
The multiple sleep latency test is a sleep study diagnostic tool. It’s used to measure the time elapsed from the beginning of a daytime sleep period to the first signs of sleep – this period is called sleep latency.… Read the rest
Sleep Study Equipment
A sleep study is a diagnostic test that can be done either at home or at a sleep clinic. The severity of your symptoms will dictate whether you have to wait for a sleep study at a clinic or… Read the rest
Snoring While Awake
Snoring happens for a huge number of people when they drop off to sleep, but occasionally, individuals may experience snoring sounds when they are awake.
Snoring itself is caused by a combination of the soft palate in the mouth,… Read the rest
Sleep Deprivation Treatment
Sleep deprivation is the medical term for not getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation is not just a fact of life and in fact, it could cause a number of medical problems, some of which are listed below:
CPAP Compliance
CPAP compliance rates stand at an alarmingly low 40-60% and its thought that the reason patients may not stick with CPAP is because they are not educated about it. With more education into why CPAP is used and how… Read the rest
Sleep Apnea Headaches
Sleep apnea can have many symptoms, but individuals suffering with the disorder may only experience daytime symptoms with no indicator of what is causing the symptoms. One of the most common indicators of sleep apnea is morning headaches, so… Read the rest
Sleep Apnea Medications
There are two types of sleep apnea: central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea. There is also a sleep apnea that is a combination of the two. Central apnea is caused by a defect in the brain that controls… Read the rest
Mouth Leak with CPAP
In terms of quality of CPAP treatment, mask leaks can make a dramatic difference to how well your CPAP mask works for you. The whole point in CPAP treatment is to have enough air pressure to keep your airways… Read the rest
Oxygen Deprivation Symptoms
Oxygen deprivation, also known as hypoxia, is a condition whereby the body is deprived of its oxygen supply. Variations in how much oxygen you have in your body are normal, such as when you do strenuous exercise, but it’s… Read the rest
Deviated Septum Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
A deviated septum is a condition whereby the septum, which is the bone and cartilage that divides the cavity of the nose in half, is crooked or misaligned, causing significant problems in breathing. Estimates show that up to 80%… Read the rest
Long Uvula Treatment
Your uvula is the smallish, red, round-shaped mass that hangs in the back of your throat. It plays an important part in your digestion and it’s thought by many doctors that your uvula is solely responsible for keeping food… Read the rest
CPAP Machine Without Prescription
CPAP machines are usually given to patients once they have been formally diagnosed with sleep apnea after a sleep study and after a titration study to determine the settings that the CPAP machine needs to be at. Although CPAP… Read the rest
Swollen Uvula
The uvula is the small, red, fleshy mass that hangs from the back of the throat. It’s actually a very important part of our body and digestion – it alone is responsible for foods to enter our stomach, rather… Read the rest
Soft Palate Surgery
A too-long soft palate can be the cause of obstructive sleep apnea in some cases. Although there are treatments available to enable the individual to breathe clearly, such as CPAP and BiPAP, surgery to remove some of the soft… Read the rest
Earplugs for Snoring
Snoring can cause a whole host of problems, including lack of sleep, feeling tired all day, mood swings, irritability between bed-partners, one bed-partner to move to another bedroom and it can also cause the individual effected to drop… Read the rest
Stop Snoring Ring
A stop snoring ring, if appropriate for you to wear, is probably one of the simplest and most natural snoring remedies. It works on a the tried and tested basis of acupressure, which is an ages old practice of… Read the rest
Can You Die From Sleep Apnea?
Although the answer you want to hear is no, sadly, the answer to that question is yes. Untreated or undiagnosed sleep apnea can result in death. One shocking statistic is that untreated sleep apnea patients are actually twice more… Read the rest
Pediatric CPAP Masks
A diagnosis of sleep apnea for your child may mean that they need to be treated with the use of a CPAP machine. However, because CPAP can be difficult to tolerate, even if you’re an adult, your child needs… Read the rest
No Mask CPAP Review
Usually, to have effective therapy through CPAP, either a full face or nasal mask is required. This new CPAP device, called a CPAP Pro, is a mouthpiece, attached to a thin bracket that holds two respiratory tubes that convey… Read the rest
Pickwickian Syndrome
Pickwickian syndrome is the nickname for Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome, or OHS. It is a condition that occurs only in obese individuals in which poor breathing ability leads to low oxygen levels and high carbon dioxide levels in the blood.… Read the rest
Sleep Apnea Diagnosis
Sleep apnea is usually diagnosed after a series of evaluations by your doctor, one or more sleep studies and by looking through you and your immediate family’s medical histories. Below we talk you through how a typical diagnosis of… Read the rest
At Home Sleep Study
If you think you may be suffering with sleep apnea, you no longer have to go to a sleep clinic to be tested for sleep apnea. There are now various sleep tests that can be done in the comfort… Read the rest
Central Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Treatment
As we know, there are three major types of sleep apnea: obstructive, central and mixed (a combination of obstructive and central). We all know what obstructive sleep apnea is, but what is central sleep apnea?
Central sleep apnea is… Read the rest
Sleep Apnea Statistics
If you’ve just been diagnosed with sleep apnea or you’re going through the process of being diagnosed with sleep apnea, you may feel completely alone. This is completely normal – sleep apnea can be a very isolating problem, especially… Read the rest
Sleep Apnea and Obesity
Obesity rates are now at an all-time high and they are increasing year on year in the U.K. and the U.S.A. For those individuals who are classed as obese, there is a whole host of medical problems that they… Read the rest
Sleep Apnea Without Being Tired
A question that is frequently asked around the sleep apnea and CPAP forums is ‘Can I have sleep apnea without being tired?’
The answer to that is yes, but you may only be kidding yourself about not being tired.… Read the rest
Pad A Cheek Review
Pad A Cheek is a brand that makes a huge range of straps and headgear, including forehead straps and straps for the back of the neck which are padded, designed to fit a number of the most popular manufacturers… Read the rest
How to Choose a CPAP Machine
If you’ve just been diagnosed with sleep apnea, the chances are you’ve been prescribed a CPAP machine to use to treat your sleep apnea. It can be very confusing figuring out how to choose a CPAP machine, so we… Read the rest
Supplies Necessary for CPAP
If you’ve just been diagnosed with sleep apnea, chances are you’ve been prescribed a CPAP machine in order to alleviate your symptoms. If you’re new to CPAP, you’ll probably be confused as to all of the supplies that you… Read the rest
How to Find and Choose a Sleep Centre for a Sleep Study
Finding your local sleep center is actually very simple. Take a look on Google and search for ‘sleep center’ and your postcode. You’ll be given all of the sleep centers that are near to your postcode. You could also… Read the rest
When to Tell a New Relationship About CPAP Machine
If you’ve just been diagnosed with sleep apnea and you’re being treated with a CPAP machine, one of your initial concerns may be what happens at bedtime with your partner, new or old. This is a common concern with… Read the rest
CPAP Mask Leak Problems
If your CPAP is leaking, the first thing you need to do is to determine why your CPAP is leaking and where it is leaking from. Once you’ve established this, you’ll find it far easier to counteract the problem.… Read the rest
Shaq Attacks Sleep Apnea
Shaq attacks sleep apnea
Shaquille O’Neal, nicknamed Shaq, is an American basketball player standing at a… Read the rest
Sleepweaver Mask Review
Sleepweaver is the only 100% cloth nasal CPAP mask. It’s a comfortable mask that eliminates a huge amount of the problems that many patients face when using more traditional CPAP masks and machines. The whole basis of the mask… Read the rest
Waking Up Choking and Gasping for Air
Waking up choking in the middle of the night can be a scary experience for anyone. If you find that you’re waking up choking whilst experiencing other symptoms, too, you could have one of three medical problems. We talk… Read the rest
Sleep Apnea and GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD for short is a condition that is caused by acid backing up into the esophagus, which is also known as acid reflux. This acid that backs up can really irritate the insides of your… Read the rest
Hypersomnia Disorder
Hypersomnia is a condition which basically causes excessive sleepiness – ‘hyper’ meaning more and ‘somnia’ meaning sleep. It causes the individual suffering from it to have trouble staying awake during the day. This means that the individual could fall… Read the rest
Sleep Apnea and Hyperventilation
Sleep apnea and apnea are caused by problems with breathing. In many cases, these problems are caused by obstructions in breathing – such as problems with a blocked throat from soft tissue or excessive soft tissue from excess weight,… Read the rest
Orthognathic Surgery for Sleep Apnea
Orthognathic surgery is a common surgery that’s used to treat problems with both the lower jaw and upper jaw, including problems with face structure, growth, sleep apnea, or other orthodontic problems that cannot be fixed with braces. Bones in… Read the rest
Tooth Movement with CPAP Use
CPAP, as we know, is one of the most commonly used devices for treating sleep apnea. CPAP is a brilliant machine, but many people are afflicted with lots of side effects, including dry mouth, excessive salivation, and various aches… Read the rest
Apnea Hypopnea Index
Many individuals who have only recently been diagnosed with sleep apnea or who think that they may have sleep apnea may be confused by the words ‘apnea hypopnea index’. This is a common phrase that you’ll find on pretty… Read the rest
The Most Popular CPAP Masks
Many sleep apnea sufferers search constantly for a better CPAP mask. Many people suffer in silence with masks that don’t work for them and that cause them pain, but they stick with them because they were given to them… Read the rest
Is There a Relationship Between CPAP and Edema?
Today we’re going to explore the relationship between using a CPAP machine and edema, which is severe swelling in various parts of the body.
What is Edema?
Edema is severe swelling in various parts of the body that is… Read the rest
Using CPAP When You Have a Cold
CPAP can be a difficult device to get on with at the best of times, what with it causing dry airways, a painful throat, and headaches in the morning. Many users say that they have great difficulty when using… Read the rest
CPAP Rainout
As we all know by now, many sleep apnea sufferers are treated with the use of a CPAP machine. This machine consists of a nasal mask and headgear that attaches the nasal mask to the face, a hose that… Read the rest
Sleep Apnea and Pacemakers
Many, many individuals suffer with sleep apnea – it’s thought that 1/5 of the normal population suffers with sleep apnea in some form or another, be it obstructive apnea or central sleep apnea.
It’s well known that obesity and… Read the rest
Baby Sleep Apnea Monitors
There are three types of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common apnea in babies and children. As indicated in the name, it’s caused by obstructions in the throat, in particular enlarged adenoids and tonsils. Babies cannot… Read the rest
Provent Therapy Review
Provent therapy is being advertised as the greatest development in obstructive sleep apnea treatment in over twenty years, and is said to be effective in mild, moderate and severe OSA. It is heralded as an alternative to CPAP and… Read the rest
The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Sleep Paralysis
Sleep apnea and sleep paralysis are both relatively common sleep disorders, occurring in both children and adults.
What is Sleep Paralysis?
Although sleep paralysis can be a very scary disorder, it isn’t unsafe. Sleep paralysis is related to REM… Read the rest
Adenoids and Their Impact on Sleep Apnea
Your adenoids and your tonsils are often referred to together. This is because they’re both placed at the back of your throat, both part of a ring of glandular tissue that encircles the space at the back of your… Read the rest
Using CPAP on an Airline
Many people who suffer from sleep apnea use CPAP devices to help them breathe throughout the night. A common thing that many CPAP users question is whether they will be able to use their CPAP device whilst in flight.… Read the rest
Tips for Sleep Apnea Weight Loss
Sleep apnea can really be exacerbated by excess weight. This weight can cause your throat to be tighter, reducing your ability to breathe properly. Soft tissue can fall into the back of your throat, reducing your airflow. When you… Read the rest
What Does Sleep Apnea Feel Like?
“Could I have sleep apnea?” If you’re suffering from sleep apnea or you suspect you’re suffering from sleep apnea, you’ll probably be suffering from the following symptoms. Left untreated, you can develop some worrying symptoms, so it’s important that… Read the rest
Top Ten Healthy Sleep Tips
Sleep apnea can cause a huge range of side effects if left ignored and untreated and can be extremely dangerous to your health, as well as making you feel terrible in the day time and through the night. A… Read the rest
Surgeries May Reduce CPAP Pressure
If you suffer from sleep apnea and don’t find that CPAP or dental devices help with your symptoms, there are some surgical options available. However, these surgical options won’t be suitable for everyone, nor will they be as effective… Read the rest
What If CPAP Is Not Tolerated?
Treating Sleep Apnea Without CPAP
Sleep apnea is most commonly treated with a CPAP device. For those who find the device uncomfortable, sleep apnea can also be treated with dental devices that are placed into the mouth… Read the rest
Dry Mouth at Night while Sleeping
Sleeping is a regular bodily activity that every individual needs in order to perform properly during the day. At night, while the body is asleep, it recharges and replenishes it supplies of energy for the coming day. But while… Read the rest
Pillar Implants Review
Do you have sleep apnea? If it is central sleep apnea, then you may be suffering from something that needs lifelong management. But if it is obstructive sleep apnea, there’s good news for you because there’s still several ways… Read the rest
Causes of Snoring in Women
Why do people snore? Snoring is a common respiratory problem that many no longer deal with. They just let it be especially if they really aren’t getting disturbed by it, or if their snoring problem is just mild. Sometimes,… Read the rest
Pregnancy Snoring
Being pregnant isn’t easy. Your body changes in so many ways that sometimes, you can’t even recognize or remember your old body anymore. The functions of your body are no longer like normal – they alter to accommodate the… Read the rest
Best CPAP Mask for Mouth Breathers
Sleep apnea and CPAP therapy are like bread and butter. The gold standard in treating sleep apnea is through the use of CPAP therapy, and most sleep apnea sufferers have found the process very efficient and beneficial for their… Read the rest
Mouthpiece for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep disordered breathing condition which can be classified into two types. The first type is central sleep apnea which is a neurological problem while the other is obstructive sleep apnea which is a physical problem.… Read the rest
Is Sleep Apnea a Disability?
There are many sleep problems in the world which people may encounter. Some of them may be simple and easy enough to cure, while some of them may be more complex and hard to manage. In the category of… Read the rest
Good Morning Snoring Solution Review
There are a lot of sleeping problems that you may experience which, unfortunately, affect your sleep partner more than you. One of these is snoring. We all know what snoring is – it’s the loud, distracting sound that we… Read the rest
Comfort Lite CPAP Mask
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder which needs major treatment and maintenance in order to be managed. It is the condition characterized by the stoppage of breath. When a person sleeps, his breathing abnormally stops in cycle. There are… Read the rest
Best Anti Snoring Pillows
Many people confront themselves with snoring, which is a very common sleeping problem, affecting not only the person in cause, but also their partner. Basically, snoring is caused by the restriction of one’s airway while sleeping, mainly due to… Read the rest
CPAP Cleaning Instructions
A CPAP breathing machine is a piece of equipment used to control sleep apnea symptoms, a common breathing disorder that can have harmful consequences if left untreated. Since a CPAP machine is used to help you breathe, it… Read the rest