How Do You Know If Your Partner Has Sleep Apnea?
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Sleeping next to the person that you love can be a relaxing and restful experience unless, of course, your partner’s snoring and restlessness are keeping you awake as well. Many people that have sleep apnea have no idea that they have it until someone tells them that they might. You may already be complaining about their snoring, which is one of the primary warning signs of sleep apnea, but it is hard to be positive that is the problem. Whatever the cause of their snoring, it may be time to talk to your partner about how you both can bet...
Do Colds Make Sleep Apnea Worse?
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Winter months seem to last forever. With less sunlight and frigid temperatures, the days feel quite dreary and leave you feeling more tired than average — and if you’re suffering from sleep apnea, you can’t afford to feel more unrested. Not to mention, winter often brings on annoying head colds that never seem to go away! Winter months can wreak havoc on your sleeping, and over time can worsen your sleep apnea symptoms. Let’s take a look at how winter and the common cold impact sleep apnea and what you can do to alleviate the symptoms. Why Sleep Apnea Is...
Can Chiropractors Help With Sleep Apnea?
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If you’re one of the 18 million Americans suffering from sleep apnea, you’re probably tired of feeling unrested and dealing with brain fog. Obstructive sleep apnea disrupts your ability to get a good night’s sleep, making it difficult for you to function throughout the day. While there are various types of breathing machines that can help relieve the symptoms, you might be looking for another way to promote rejuvenating sleep. In recent years, chiropractic care has become a popular treatment plan for obstructive sleep apnea patients. Today, the team at ApneaMed will explain how a chiropractor can help with sleep...
6 Health Problems Frequently Linked To Truck Drivers
A recent study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and American Transportation Research Institute showed that one in three truck drivers experiences sleep apnea symptoms. Not only does sleep apnea pose a serious risk while driving, it can lead to other health problems for drivers. Truckers jobs are considered sedentary as they do need to sit for several hours a day. Many truckers are experiencing mental health symptoms due to extreme isolation and long hours on the road. We’ve compiled a list of six frequently linked health problems to truck drivers. Obesity Truck drivers sit for hours on...
Wait, Tinnitus Causes Sleep Apnea?
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Do you find yourself dealing with constant ringing in your ears? Do you feel unrested even after a full night’s sleep? If you’re dealing with tinnitus and sleep apnea, you might be wondering if these two conditions are related. If your tinnitus makes it difficult for you to get a good night’s sleep, you might want to look into CPAP therapy. Most commonly used to treat sleep apnea, this treatment can resolve both tinnitus and sleep apnea problems simultaneously. ApneaMed is here to walk you through the connection between tinnitus and sleep apnea and help improve your sleep. What Is...