The pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea can inform your treatment plan. Find out more about what anatomical and neuromuscular elements could be at play….

Learn how doctors measure the severity of sleep apnea, including the number of apneas you experience, with the help of a sleep apnea rating scale….

Sleep, and more importantly quality sleep, plays a vital role in health. While sleeping well by itself will not guarantee good health, it is almost a certainty that poor sleep will lead to a deterioration in well-being. …

There are several health problems that can significantly affect the quality of your sleep. Conditions that cause abnormal breathing or difficulty breathing are some primary causes of sleep disruptions. …

Various treatments can help alleviate (sometimes eliminate) the effects of obstructive sleep apnea but many sufferers may eventually require the assistance of a positive airway pressure (PAP) machine to enjoy a good night’s sleep.
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can have a dramatic impact upon our lives. Some examples include constant lethargy, depression, an increased risk of developing diabetes, and high blood pressure. However, did you know that sleep apnea is also linked to a low libido?

How are these two conditions related? What impact can OSA have on your sex drive? Perhaps more importantly, are there any effective treatment options? We will address these questions and more….

Waking up at night covered in sweat is not pleasant but, thankfully, for many people it’s due to a bad dream and is a rare occurrence. However, when sweating heavily during sleep becomes the norm rather than the exception, it’s time to explore the reasons behind the problem and find a suitable cure.
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Are you one of the many people who suffer from sleep apnea? If you have recently been diagnosed with this condition, there are some important pieces of information to take into account if you hope to alleviate the associated symptoms. …

Nasal congestion caused by a cold or flu can make sleeping difficult for anyone. However, when you have sleep apnea, congestion can be even more problematic.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of this sleep disorder, resulting in breathing difficulties caused by a narrowing of the upper airways while asleep. A runny or blocked nose compounds the problem.
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In many cases, having a cough is a common but minor symptom of the common cold or flu.
While the coughing goes away on its own, in some situations a cough can become chronic, which could indicate there’s an underlying medical problem….