June marks Men’s Health Month, and it brings attention to a condition that millions of men live with but rarely address: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Men develop sleep apnea at significantly higher rates than women, and research suggests that biological factors such as airway length and upper airway collapsibility contribute to that gap. But the …
Many people ask, “How does a sleep study work?” when they first begin experiencing symptoms of sleep apnea. A sleep test shows how you breathe, how your sleep cycles behave, and why fatigue follows you into the day. If you snore, stop breathing at night, or feel unusually tired, a study can uncover the cause. …
Do you struggle with poor sleep quality affecting your daily life? You’re not alone. Millions of people suffer from sleep disorders, often without even realizing it. Fortunately, innovative solutions like the NightOwl Home Sleep Test make it easier than ever to diagnose sleep issues from the comfort of your home.What is the NightOwl Home Sleep …
Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder that causes a person to repeatedly stop and start breathing as they sleep. Three main types of sleep apnea could develop: Obstructive sleep apnea – This is the most common type of sleep apnea, causing the muscles and soft tissue at the back of the throat to relax. It blocks …
The American Sleep Association estimates that between 50 and 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder. That’s a lot of Americans with problems getting rest. Other medical studies suggest that sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea while impacting 20 percent of U.S. adults, go undiagnosed in almost 90 percent of patients.Unfortunately for many adults, problems getting a quality night’s …
Researchers have discovered a connection between epilepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, also referred to as OSA. A 2018 article from Practical Neurology explains this connection. The authors of the article, Michelle L. Dougherty, MD and Karin G. Johnson, MD, argue that epilepsy can affect sleep apnea and that the converse is true as well.Dougherty and …
The team at Silent Night Therapy understands the safety concerns that our patients and prospective patients have regarding the spread of COVID-19, and in response, we are pleased to offer virtual sleep consultations and remote sleep testing through SNAP Diagnostics Dropship. First, you will need to call us to set up a virtual consultation. Since it …
If you think you might suffer from sleep apnea, you may be considering participating in a sleep study to determine what your next treatment steps should be. The thought of sleeping in a lab is unsettling for many people, so they opt to never even do a sleep study. But recently, at-home sleep studies have …
Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious health complications, such as heart disease and depression. The disorder can also leave you feeling drowsy, increasing your risk of accidents while working or driving.The three primary types of sleep apnea are: Obstructive …
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