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While there are some unavoidable factors that can influence your likelihood of developing sleep apnea (including genetics and the size of your throat), many of the biggest influencers are at least somewhat within your control.More often than not, obstructive sleep apnea stems from lifestyle choices. By making healthy changes, you can improve your overall physical [...]

Few things can be more disruptive to your sleep than obstructive sleep apnea. Worst of all, many individuals suffering from sleep apnea don’t even realize they have a problem! They wake up feeling tired and groggy in the morning, but think they slept soundly through the night.During obstructive sleep apnea, your breathing passages close off, [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically altered normal routines for millions of people in the United States, and CPAP users are no exception. In fact, individuals who suffer from sleep apnea should be even more diligent when it comes to social distancing and other measures meant to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus.This is because [...]

Using a CPAP machine is an absolute necessity for individuals who have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. Left unchecked, sleep apnea can lead to a wide range of serious health complications, increasing one’s risk for stroke, heart attack, type 2 diabetes, and more.However, despite the deadly risks associated with uncontrolled sleep apnea, some people are [...]

Sleep apnea can be one of the causes of mouth breathing since the patient may end up opening their mouths due to the need for oxygen. However, sleep apnea treatments can be a bit tricky for mouth breathers since the treatment may not be fully absorbed by the patient if they fail to use the [...]

COVID-19 has completely upended our normal way of life — especially for individuals who fall into a high-risk group. This actually includes many people who use CPAP or BiPAP machines, as having a pre-existing respiratory condition has been confirmed to increase the risk of death or severe complications from the coronavirus.As of this writing, over [...]