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If you have been choking, or snoring or facing difficulty breathing while sleeping, it might be because your mouth or throat muscles aren’t permitting the oxygen to reach your lungs. This medical condition is called Sleep Apnea. According to a recent study, over 1 billion people worldwide have some form of sleep apnea. Luckily, there [...]

While it is fairly easy to keep up with your sleep apnea therapy while at home, things can change dramatically when you travel. Whether you’re going on a campout or a business trip, staying compliant with your therapy needs can suddenly become a lot more challenging when you are away from home.The problem, of course, [...]

While there is no denying that using a CPAP device can take some getting used to, few treatment efforts can have a greater impact in mitigating your sleep apnea symptoms. When used consistently, a CPAP device will reduce your Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) — or the number of pauses in breathing that you experience each night.Left [...]

As effective as CPAP therapy can be, there is no denying that it isn’t always the most comfortable. Many people struggle to adapt to wearing a mask at night. Feelings of claustrophobia can even result in some patients taking off the mask during their sleep. Others struggle to get used to the continual flow of [...]

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, worldwide, approximately 322 million people suffer from depression. This is one of the most commonly experienced mental health conditions, and major depressive disorder is actually considered a disability in the United States.There are many factors that can contribute to depression, including genetics and life events. And [...]

Individuals who find themselves in a seemingly endless battle with fatigue will often go to the doctor to try to figure out what is causing them so many restless nights. And more often than not, these visits will eventually result in a diagnosis of sleep apnea.Though sleep apnea may not seem as serious as other [...]