Do you feel tired during the day, snore at night, and get a dry mouth in the morning? If so, these are typical symptoms of sleep apnea that most sufferers don’t even realize they have. Let Respshop help you diagnose sleep apnea, purchase therapy equipment, and get lasting support.
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Its Symptoms, and Treatment
In this article, we’ll help you understand obstructive sleep apnea and explain:
- The difference between obstructive sleep apnea and other types of sleep apnea
- The reasons why it is important to know whether you have obstructive sleep apnea and why you need to treat it
- The signs, symptoms, and risk factors to look out for if you suspect you might have obstructive sleep apnea
- What to do if you want to know for sure and get a medical diagnosis
- The kinds of treatments available
- What a CPAP machine is and does
- Why it is important to have a CPAP machine if you are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.
Sleep Apnea Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that is associated with feeling tired, hypersomnia, insomnia, and other causes and symptoms. Sleep apnea can be diagnosed by taking a sleep study. And the prescribed treatment normally includes the use of a CPAP machine.
[Read more…] about Sleep Apnea Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and TreatmentCPAP vs BiPAP Machines for Sleep Apnea
CPAP and BiPAP machines differ in the way air pressure is applied. In a manual CPAP, pressure is set to a constant rate. A step-up is an APAP machine that can increase or decrease the amount of pressure. And BiPAP machines offer two levels of air pressure – one for inhaling and one for exhaling.
[Read more…] about CPAP vs BiPAP Machines for Sleep ApneaSleep, Mental Health, and Sleep Apnea – The Silent Killer
It is no surprise that anxiety disorders within North America have become the most common mental illness in the US, affecting 40 million adults in the US aged 18 and older. Could a sleep disorder be partly to blame?
[Read more…] about Sleep, Mental Health, and Sleep Apnea – The Silent KillerThe Insomnia Effect
Insomnia is a condition in which a person has difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep. It’s something that might not seem like a big deal in the short term. However, over time, insomnia can really cause some serious challenges in your life. Plus, it could be caused by an underlying condition that requires treatment.
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