by eric@respshop.com | Dec 27, 2023 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Understanding Sleep Apnea
Sleep can become more elusive as we age and our bodies undergo changes, some of which are a normal part of aging and others not so much. One of the most common sleep disorders in older adults is sleep apnea, a condition where you stop and start breathing repeatedly... by eric@respshop.com | Dec 26, 2023 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Understanding Sleep Apnea
Zzz–an all-too-familiar sound describing a deep slumber. But does it signify something else? More specifically, do snoring and sleep apnea always go hand in hand? While nocturnal grunts and snorts are tell-tale signs of sleep apnea, it doesn’t always mean that someone... by eric@respshop.com | Dec 20, 2023 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Understanding Sleep Apnea
When you think about people with sleep apnea, one of the things that might come to mind is the fact they’re obese. Perhaps they’re old men with diabetes and a whole host of other illnesses too. But here’s the kicker: sleep apnea in skinny people, women, young... by eric@respshop.com | Dec 15, 2023 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Sleep Studies, Understanding Sleep Apnea
Pauses in breathing during sleep and having a hard time falling asleep–these nighttime issues are so common that you’re probably wondering, Can you have sleep apnea and insomnia? The short answer is: yes. In fact, sleep apnea and insomnia are the most prevalent... by eric@respshop.com | Dec 13, 2023 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Understanding Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a type of sleep disorder characterized by a decrease in or a complete lack of airflow to your lungs. This decrease or stoppage in airflow happens repeatedly during sleep and is caused by the collapse of soft tissues in the upper... by eric@respshop.com | Oct 29, 2023 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Sleep Studies
Your bed partner woke you up in the middle of the night, worried after you stopped breathing mid-snore. Loud snoring already disrupts your nights. But add gasps and pauses in your breathing to the mix, and you have yourself a telltale sign of obstructive sleep... 