The Link Between Hypothyroid and Sleep Apnea
The thyroid plays a key role in producing hormones that help regulate body functions including heart rate, body temperature, and metabolism. …
Sleep Apnea-Related Heart Palpitations
Heart palpitations, an unusually fast beating or fluttering of the heart, can be disquieting but happen to everyone occasionally. The usual causes are stress, medications or exercise — but they can also be indicative of an underlying medical condition. …
Dealing with Hiatal Hernias and CPAP Treatments: What’s Important to Know
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a relatively common condition and many individuals experience the associated symptoms on a nightly basis. In fact, many moderate cases are left undiagnosed for years at a time until problems begin to develop. …
Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Hypopnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleeping disorder characterized by periods of interrupted breathing. This can lead to disturbed sleep, incessant snoring, tired throughout the day, with trouble concentrating – and difficulty staying awake. …
Sleep Paralysis and Sleep Apnea
Although obstructive sleep apnea and sleep paralysis are different conditions, it is not uncommon to suffer from both at the same time. This is speculation that there may be a link between the two sleep disorders.
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Sleep Disorder Disability Accommodations at Work
A sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea can impact your daily activities including work. However, disability laws in the US mean you don’t have to conceal your diagnosis. Through consultations with your sleep specialist, your employer may be able to make accommodations at work for your sleep disorder….
Sleep Soundly Despite the Buzz: Controlling CPAP Noise
Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) devices are designed for the specific purpose of helping sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea get a good night’s sleep….
CPAP’s Role in Reducing Cardiovascular Deaths and Hospitalizations in OSA Patients
Anyone with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is likely aware of the role that a positive airway pressure (PAP) device will play. …
Pacemakers and Sleep Apnea: Can They Help?
Sleep apnea is a type of sleep disorder characterized by snoring and daytime fatigue due to a cycle of intermittent breathing during sleep. There are two main types of sleep apnea: one is called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the other type is central sleep apnea (CSA) which tends to be less common….
Anatomy of Sleep Apnea and Its Impact on Breathing
Sleep apnea is a very common sleep disorder that affects millions of people around the world. …