by Lily | Oct 12, 2022 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Understanding Sleep Apnea
Reviewed by Anh – Licensed Practical Nurse Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Risk Does sleep apnea increase the risk of cardiovascular disease? Current research shows that sleep apnea is correlated with several serious cardiovascular diseases. Not only... by Lily | Aug 4, 2022 | Sleep Apnea Resources, Understanding Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) causes episodes of hypoxia, fragmented sleep, and excessive sleepiness. These effects can cause brain damage in the form of the destruction of both white and gray brain cells. CPAP therapy has been shown to reverse brain damage caused by... by Lily | Jul 2, 2022 | Coping with Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea Resources, Understanding Sleep Apnea
By Anh – Licensed Practical Nurse Sleep Apnea and AFIB Sleep apnea is a common disorder that affects millions of people all around the world. Sleep apnea is when you have pauses of breathing in the night, which may be caused by obstructions in the... by Lily | Jul 2, 2022 | Understanding Sleep Apnea
By Anh – Licensed Practical Nurse What Puts You at More Risk for Sleep Apnea? There are quite a few misconceptions when it comes to the link between weight and sleep apnea. Through my experience over the years, I came to realize that people generally... by Lily | Jul 2, 2022 | Understanding Sleep Apnea
What Is the Overlap Syndrome? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and sleep apnea are two of the most common pulmonary diseases and can occur simultaneously. When an individual suffers from both COPD and sleep apnea, the condition is referred to as Overlap... by Lily | Jul 2, 2022 | Understanding Sleep Apnea
By Anne – Registered Polysomnographic Technologist How Do You Sleep? When asked if they sleep well, most people will report on their sleep duration only. They will say, “Yes, I slept for seven hours last night” or “No, I only got three hours of sleep.” ... 