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Sleep apnea is a disorder that pauses your breathing cycle during sleep. The brain, in order to adjust to the deficiency of breath, wakes us up, preventing us from a healthy sleep. This disorder is known as sleep apnea. Severe sleep apnea can lead to various other health complications such as Diabetes, cardiovascular disorder, potential Alzheimer's, and many others.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment and tipscan help you get a better night of sleep. By understanding your condition, you take the first step toward treating OSA.
On this page, we have laid down some of the most alarming issues/complications/diseases pertaining to obstructive sleep apnea. Scroll down for more information on Sleep apnea.
Sleep Apnea Tips and Tricks
In this section, we list simple sleep apnea tips and tricks that you can incorporate into your lifestyle for a better sleep every night. By introducing small changes to your sleep apnea treatment, you may experience better sleep and be more alert during the day.
Recent studies have shown that treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can help improve memory in older patients experiencing cognitive decline due to dementia.1 While sleep loss is one of the symptoms of dementia in some patients, the increasing decline of brain health from sleep deprivation may worsen the symptoms of dementia, creating a viscous cycle that accelerates overall cognitive degradation...
Sleep plays a vital role not only in our physical health but our mental health as well. Specifically, quality sleep is important for cognitive function and long-term memory. Perhaps that is why it comes as no surprise that some research suggests a link between sleep orders such as obstructive sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s.
There are many studies about the link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and multiple other negative physical afflictions. These illnesses include diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure. It is also a consequential link to stroke, heart attack, and, most recently, cancer. In general, people with sleep apnea who either do not have a diagnosis or are non-compliant are at greater.
This post was originally posted on October 13,2021, and updated on January 19, 2022.
While alcohol seems like an ideal aid for falling asleep, it actually inhibits healthy sleep and may induce sleep disorders like sleep apnea. The different stages of sleep are important for getting the rest you need to recharge your mind and body. These phases of sleep can be disrupted by alcohol use. ...
If surgery is necessary for a person’s life, having surgery while also having sleep apnea, is doable with some extra precaution. There may be some special care when dealing with anesthesia, from preparation to after the surgery is concluded. Medical professionals have known for quite some time that patients with sleep apnea were at an increased risk of developing complications after operations.
Apnea events occur at different intervals and levels of severity for every person with OSA. Throughout their lives, CPAP machine users will need to have follow-up titration conducted during their sleep study in order to make adjustments. This is the process of checking and adjusting the air pressure for the patient to ensure that it is optimized to eliminate the apneic events during the night....
The last thing that anyone with sleep apnea needs is to compound their condition with respiratory distress such as through the development of pneumonia. While studies show evidence that people with sleep apnea are potentially more vulnerable to developing pneumonia, there are ways to decrease that risk for CPAP machine users.
Getting a good night’s rest is just important as diet and exercise in maintaining health. Poor sleep can impact the health of the cardiovascular system. Sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea increase the risk of heart failure by 140 percent, the risk of stroke by 60 percent, and the risk of coronary heart disease by 30 percent.1 Patients with heart problems may not realize th...
Sleep apnea is a widespread sleep condition and occurs when people repeatedly start and stop breathing frequently throughout the night while they are sleeping. Because it is an illness that occurs during sleep, many people do not even know they have it, and it could go undiagnosed their whole life. Undiagnosed and untreated sleep apnea is very harmful, and can certainly lead to shortened life expectancy.
Due to its systemic and chronic nature, the potential list of possible sleep apnea side effects appears to be growing as a recent study shows evidence of a link between sleep apnea and hearing loss. The study found that sleep apnea was associated with hearing impairment at both high and low frequencies. That finding held true even after the researchers adjusted the data for other possible causes of hearing loss.
Nasal pillow CPAP masks are popular among CPAP patients as a preferred option over full face masks. That's because of their lightweight design, unobtrusive view, and quiet performance. Nasal pillow CPAP masks are ideal for users who breathe through their nose or use a CPAP chinstrap. This type of mask also reduces the chances of masks leaks because it provides air directly into the nostrils.
CPAP masks are always a personal choice for CPAP users. Finding the perfect fit and type can be a trial-and-error process. We have tried to streamline selecting a CPAP Mask in 2023 by compiling some of the best masks available based on our experts, reviewers, and ratings, so finding your ideal CPAP mask is easier. Check out our list below of the best CPAP Masks of 2023.
There are a lot of factors that go into selecting a CPAP machine for your therapy needs. Our experts have reviewed some of the top-rated CPAP machines and their features and benefits to help make it easier to choose a CPAP machine that’s right for you. Here are the best CPAP Machines of 2023.
Getting older means an increased likelihood of sleep apnea. In general, sleep can become more difficult with age and sleep apnea becomes a common sleep disorder, affecting nearly 20% of older adults. As we get older, muscles weaken, including airway muscles, which makes seniors more likely to experience sleep apnea.
What Is CPAP Therapy? Even if you are on CPAP therapy, there are other things you can do to help make your evening conducive to a better night’s sleep and your sleep more comfortable. The study of sleep has been expanding rapidly, leading to much new research and innovative products that are available to help get you the sleep you deserve.
ResMed is one of the leading manufacturers of auto CPAP machines. Among their offering is the distinctive and popular AirSense line of machines. You can choose between the ResMed AirSense 11, AirSense 10, or the AirSense 10 Card-to-Cloud (CTC). Each machine provides different features and benefits to CPAP patients. So when selecting a ResMed AirSense machine, be sure to compare the different ones.
Two highly preferred CPAP machines on the market today include the ResMed AirSense 11 and the 3B Medical Luna G3. The ResMed AirSense 11 offers all the benefits of an auto-adjusting CPAP. And the 3B Medical provides useful and innovative comfort features and settings. So which one is best for you? We have done a comprehensive comparison of the benefits and features of both machines to help you.
The ResMed AirFit N30i Nasal Mask offers more flexibility and less noise than many competing nasal mask brands. The groundbreaking tube design frees up hose movement and the QuietAir Vent Technology offers 57% quieter performance than the original cushions.
The 3B Medical Luna G3 CPAP Machine is powerful, effective, and user-friendly. The lighter design and added comfort features of the 3B Medical Luna G3 make this CPAP machine the ideal choice for anyone just starting CPAP therapy or switching from a different CPAP machine.
The Mediterranean diet is a constant topic in the press as everyone including health professionals touts its health benefits. The diet has been effective at reducing many illnesses. This includes risks of heart disease and several cancers including Parkinson’s a...
The use of CPAP masks and various forms of CPAP therapy delivery is becoming the accepted practice in pediatric medicine. This is particularly true with preterm infants with some form of respiratory disorder, which is a fairly common problem.
AirMini Travel CPAP – Features The functionalities and features of the ResMed AirMini Travel CPAP are relatively the same as the AirSense 10 Auto CPAP machine, but smaller and more compact for travelers. The minimized design makes it easy for users to carry it on long-distance flights, camping trips, cruises, and road trips.
As a leading manufacturer of CPAP machines, ResMed offers a variety of CPAP machine options for CPAP users. The ResMed AirSense 10 Card-to-Cloud (CTC) and the ResMed AirSense 11 are two machines commonly selected by CPAP patients. That's because they both provide excellent performance and comfort.
This post was originally published on February 13, 2013, but updated on August 29, 2022.
While CPAP therapy is the go-to approach for managing obstructive sleep apnea, other types of sleep apnea may require alternate treatment. Medications including Acetazolamide have shown to help patients with central sleep apnea and possibly in some instances obstructive sleep apnea. Before starting ...
The ResMed AirMini Auto Travel CPAP provides essential therapy for patients with sleep apnea on the go. The ResMed AirMini is a user-friendly travel CPAP machine with features for enhancing sleep comfort while away from home.
Automatic positive airway pressure, APAP, is one of the three main forms of positive airway pressure or PAP therapy. APAP automatically adjusts to meet each specific person’s breathing needs, which often change throughout the night as we move in and out of different stages of sleep.
Taking CPAP therapy on the road is easier than ever with the Transcend Micro Auto Travel CPAP Machine. It is the smallest and lightest CPAP devices available on the market – weighing under 0.5 lbs. and measuring less than 4 inches. This micro CPAP machine is easy to pack or even drop in your pocket. It was designed in this compact size to be portable and convenient to use.
The 3B Medical Luna G3 CPAP & APAP provide essential therapy for patients with sleep apnea. The G3 CPAP is a user-friendly CPAP machine with features for enhancing sleep comfort and managing sleep data. The G3 APAP offers the benefit of automatic pressure settings to help some patients adjust more easily to CPAP therapy and includes many of the beneficial features of the G3 CPAP.
Breathing and healthy sleep are closely connected. Sleep disorders that interrupt normal breathing patterns while you sleep can have a dramatic impact on your personal health. Identifying the specific sleep disorder that is affecting you is important to determine the best treatment. Doctors will ask questions about symptoms and may require sleep tests to get an accurate diagnosis. Many patient...
This post was originally posted on September 10, 2013, and updated on July 15, 2022.
With a significant percentage of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) patients suffering from some forms of glaucoma, researchers have begun to study the relationships between the two conditions over the last several years. For OSA patients that are also living with glaucoma, the questions regarding the effects of...
This post was originally posted on May 5, 2020, and updated on July 15, 2022.
While are there many health benefits to staying CPAP compliant, including better sleep, there may also be some side effects with CPAP therapy. It is not uncommon for CPAP patients to experience dry mouth or a sore throat in the morning after a night of CPAP therapy, especially if they use their CPAP machine every ...
This post was originally posted on December 10, 2021, and updated on June 21, 2022.
Sleep apnea continues to be one of the most prevalent sleep disorders, affecting over 22 million Americans. Because symptoms of sleep apnea like loud snoring are often overlooked, the sleep disorder is a condition that typically goes undiagnosed.
The good news is that with a diagnosis, effective treatment...
This post was originally posted on December 17, 2013, and updated on June 13, 2022.
Summary: Life is not like a movie, so embarrassing sleep conditions like sleep apnea that are funny on-screen can have bigger implications to our lives, health, and relationships in the real world.
Snoring can keep your bed partner awake and even drive them into sleeping apart from you. Drooling...
Where does sleep apnea come from? Many researchers have suggested that the condition may be genetic. Yet others argue lifestyle and environmental factors play a role in the sleep disorder.
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes breathing to stop off and on throughout the night, disrupting normal sleep patterns, which can lead to health problems.
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Collecting and sharing your sleep data is one of the most important technological features driving the CPAP machine industry. The leading brand ResMed is bringing this data service to CPAP patients with a card-to-cloud feature in their AirSense 10 AutoSet. Now, an SD card is included in this device that can be downloaded for review by your doctor. Let's look at the Airsense 10 AutoSet Card...
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders affecting nearly 100 million people worldwide. It is a sleep condition that disrupts breathing during the night. It can be a potentially serious condition, with some risk factors being age and obesity. Some people also may have this condition without even knowing they do. Continuous positive airway pressure, also known as CPAP therapy, is o...
This post was originally posted on October 2, 2020, and updated on May 3, 2022.
When beginning CPAP therapy, selecting the right mask can mean the difference between compliance and non-compliance. CPAP masks come in different types to provide comfort for a variety of users. With so many options, it can be overwhelming to choose which one suits you best. But, it's important to make s...
More comfort and freedom of movement—that is the goal of the Fisher & Paykel CPAP mask designers when they developed the Evora Full Face CPAP Mask. By reducing and streamlining the design, the mask now has minimal facial contact, so it feels like wearing no mask at all. It delivers full performance without having to feel it's even on your face at night. The under-the-nose connection also a...
This post was originally posted on May 24, 2012, and updated on May 2, 2022.
One of the biggest impediments to being diagnosed with sleep apnea is the need for a sleep test. For many, going into an unfamiliar room, hooking up to a bunch of electrodes, and trying to sleep is just too much to overcome. Moreover, with the cost of a sleep test in the thousands of dollars coupled with increasing...
It's very important to keep CPAP machines and all of their supporting parts and equipment as clean as possible for the most effective CPAP therapy every night. Cleaning and maintaining your CPAP machine helps ensure healthy CPAP therapy and the long-term performance of your machine. Most cleaning and maintenance procedures are easy to follow and do not require special equipment or prod...
For CPAP patients who are looking for a lighter, quieter nasal pillow CPAP mask, the AirFit P10 delivers more comfort with less weight and a reduced noise functionality that offers a more peaceful sleep. It is 50% lighter and quieter than most popular nasal pillow masks, while still performing efficiently for a successful CPAP therapy night after night. It also has a low noise volume at 1...
This post was originally posted on July 31, 2018, and updated on April 13, 2022.
What Are CPAP Masks?
CPAP masks deliver pressurized air from a CPAP machine to a user by directly connecting to the face or nose. There are different types of CPAP masks available, designed for different comfort preferences. Each type of CPAP mask offers different benefits for users. Many CPAP therapy p...
A smart CPAP machine means less adjustment and more convenience for users. The 3B Medical Luna II brings automated features that help every patient of CPAP therapy manage their nightly treatment with ease. The 3B Medical combines some of the latest in Bluetooth technology with engineering innovations that make CPAP effortless and effective for a variety of CPAP users.
Features and Benef...
One recent study found that oropharyngeal exercises significantly reduced the severity of sleep apnea, leading to improved sleep quality and reductions in snoring and daytime sleepiness.
The study was conducted on subjects with moderate OSA where they undertook a consistent and regimented set of exercises in a controlled study group over three months. The result was a 39 percent reduction i...
The Somnera Nasal Mask creates a natural, comfortable user experience. The under-the-nose nasal cushion creates a secure seal and offers minimal contact, reducing red marks and irritation. The nasal cushion attaches to the headgear with a keyed clip, simplifying the assembly process and creating a stable, secure fit. Active and side sleepers will have peace of mind knowing that they will receive....
This post was originally posted on August 13, 2013, and updated on March 4, 2022.
The majority of OSA patients that have been diagnosed and actually sought out sleep therapy treatment with a CPAP machine are fully aware of the potential life-threatening conditions associated with OSA such as high blood pressure, stroke, and heart failure. Unfortunately, only a fraction of these patient...
Most times, when patients are diagnosed with sleep apnea, the main form of treatment recommended by their doctor is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). CPAP therapy helps users breathe better by delivering constant and steady air pressure to help them breathe while they sleep. CPAP therapy is produced by attaching a CPAP mask to a CPAP machine to deliver the air from the machin...
The Philips Respironics DreamWisp Nasal CPAP Mask is a nasal mask that comfortably sits under the nose. It was designed with users in mind so that they can sleep comfortably with every turn. It is a great solution for users who are active sleepers. This mask combines the popular DreamWear’s top-of-the-head tube design with Wisp’s minimal contact nasal cushion. The DreamWisp nasal mask gives us...
CPAP therapy and BiPAP therapy both apply to sleep apnea patients. Here are the similarities and differences between both types of therapy and the machines you may have to use.
What is CPAP?
CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. Sleep apnea patients have a tendency for their airways to close, leading to disruptive and unhealthy sleep patterns. This treatment for sleep ...
As the weather warms, it’s time to start spending more time outdoors. Spring is a great time for camping. Our extensive line of Travel CPAP equipment makes it easy to enjoy a night under the stars. Here are some tips to make camping with CPAP hassle-free.
What CPAP Machine Should I Pick When Camping with CPAP?
Whether it is your first time or you are a seasoned pro, camping requires ...
