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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 [...]

COVID-19 — more commonly known as the coronavirus — has led to massive disruptions around the globe. From business shutdowns and stock market plunges to event cancellations and travel restrictions, the changes caused by this virus are undeniable, and are affecting practically every citizen in the country.Of course, all of this is being done for [...]

Determining whether you are suffering from sleep apnea isn’t always easy. Fatigue and irritability are common symptoms of this condition, but they could be related to other sleep problems. While waking up gasping for breath during sleep is a tell-tale sign of sleep apnea, most people fall asleep so quickly after they wake up that [...]

Recently, WebMD published an article stating that obstructive sleep apnea “doubles [the] risk of death due to heart disease” for nearly 30 million adults in the United States. This common — and commonly overlooked — sleep disorder, in which breathing passages are temporarily blocked off when the upper airway collapses, can negatively impact heart health [...]