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10 PAP Therapy Jokes We Know You'll Love
March 18, 2020
Categories: All Posts, Humor, Patients, Sleep Apnea
Just like with our 8 Respiratory Jokes That Will Make Your Day post, we hope you get a good laugh out of these PAP Therapy jokes we found.
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Is it just Snoring, or is it Sleep Apnea?
March 5, 2020
Categories: Education, Patients, Sleep Apnea
Snoring is a common occurrence. According to the Sleep Foundation, 90 million Americans snore.
Chances are if you snore, it's disrupting your partner's sleep. If your snoring is an indication of sleep apnea, then your partner isn't the only one losing out on their sleep; you are too.
The real question is how do you know when your snoring is just snoring, or if it's an indication of something more serious, like sleep apnea?
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8 Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
June 20, 2019
Categories: All Posts, Education, Sleep Apnea
It's estimated that 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, with 80 percent of the cases of moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea undiagnosed. Over the past decade, research and awareness surrounding sleep apnea have developed our understanding of the alarming consequences sleep apnea has, if left untreated.
One of reasons sleep apnea is left untreated is because people don't even know that they have it. That's why we created a list of 8 common symptoms... Read More
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10 Celebrities You Didn't Know Had Sleep Apnea
March 13, 2019
Categories: All Posts, Inspiration, Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a medical condition where sleep is repeatedly interrupted by apnea or hypopnea episodes. Apnea literally means "without breath" and is clinically defined as a period of at least ten seconds when you stop breathing. It can be a frustrating and isolating condition, but you are not alone. Twenty-two million Americans have Sleep apnea.
Here are 10 Celebrities fighting their own battle against sleep apnea:
1. Shaquille... Read More
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10 Sleep Hygiene Tips for Getting a Good Night's Sleep
February 13, 2019
Categories: All Posts, Patients, Tips and Advice
What determines a good night's sleep varies from one individual to another. Trying a variety of things may help you find the best routine for the perfect night's sleep.
Ten sleep hygiene rules to consider adopting:
Cut down on your "bed" time. Spending a lot of time in your bed prior to your regular sleep periods can make your sleep more shallow. Find a different location to do activities such as reading or watching TV other than your... Read More -
5 Simple Questions to Help Recognize Sleep Apnea
January 9, 2019
Categories: All Posts, Education, Patients, Sleep Apnea, Tips and Advice
Sleep Apnea is a disorder that causes you to stop breathing repeatedly in your sleep. If left untreated it can pose serious health risks on your mind and body. That's why we have composed a short list of questions to help indicate if you might have sleep apnea. Remember, don't use the answers to these questions as a diagnosis, but as a tool to help you decide if you should visit your doctor to be further examined.
1. Do you... Read More
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5 Tips for a Better Night's Sleep on CPAP
November 14, 2018
Categories: All Posts, Education, Patients, Sleep Apnea, Tips and Advice
Sleep Apnea is a medical condition where sleep is repeatedly interrupted by apnea or hypopnea episodes. Apnea means "without breath" and is clinically defined as a period of at least ten seconds when you stop breathing. Hypopnea is defined as slow or shallow breathing, which often results in a drop in oxygen levels. The most common way to treat sleep apnea is with Positive Airway Pressure Therapy (PAP).
If you're a CPAP patient, then you know the struggle of falling asleep... Read More
3 Products that will have you Embracing the Great Outdoors
Categories: All Posts, Patients, Respiratory Care, Tips and Advice
10 PAP Therapy Jokes We Know You'll Love
Categories: All Posts, Humor, Patients, Sleep Apnea