Is Sleep Apnea Causing Trucking Accidents?

Is Sleep Apnea Causing Trucking Accidents?

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Truck drivers spend a lot of time on the open road, often maintaining an odd sleep schedule that enables them to efficiently get from Point A to Point B. But if your truck drivers aren’t getting enough quality sleep each night, it leaves them feeling fatigued and unrested throughout the day — making it difficult to concentrate and function properly.  In order to operate a tractor-trailer safely, your truck drivers need to be well rested, which is why it’s imperative that all truck drivers are tested for sleep apnea. While sleep apnea affects approximately 4% of the general population, it...

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Sleep Apnea and Medical Marijuana

Sleep Apnea and Medical Marijuana

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Sleep disturbances are more than just a nuisance. Poor sleep does more than leaving you feeling tired and unrested as you go about your day — it can drastically impact your overall health. For those with obstructive sleep apnea, you’re likely aware of treatment options such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, tongue-retaining devices, mouth guards, and other dental devices.  But did you know that medical marijuana is being used as an alternative treatment option for obstructive sleep apnea in certain states, such as Minnesota? Does marijuana provide relief for those with sleep apnea? ApneaMed dives into the details...

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Are Allergies Making You Snore?

Are Allergies Making You Snore?

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While snoring may not impact your sleep quality, your snoring may be making it difficult for your partner to sleep through the night. Because there are a number of reasons why you may be snoring, it can be difficult to pinpoint what is causing you to snore. Along with sleeping disorders like sleep apnea, your snoring may be caused by allergies. Although allergies themselves don’t cause snoring, the impact that allergies have on your body can cause or exacerbate snoring symptoms. Today ApneaMed will discuss what makes allergies cause snoring, what you can do to alleviate the symptoms, and when...

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Breaking Down Three Types of Sleep Apnea

Breaking Down Three Types of Sleep Apnea

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Have you ever found yourself struggling to stay awake during the day? Are you constantly feeling drowsy or tired — even after getting a full night’s sleep? There are few things more frustrating than getting the recommended hours of shuteye and still feeling like you barely slept. If this sounds like you, you may want to get tested for sleep apnea so you can undergo treatment that will help you feel more rested throughout the day. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes individuals to experience breathing disruptions while they sleep, impacting their quality of sleep each night. In...

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How to Turn Off Your Brain and Sleep Better!

How to Turn Off Your Brain and Sleep Better!

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Have you ever found yourself laying in bed, wide awake at 2 am, with your mind racing? We know how frustrating that can be. Sleep plays a vital role in how you function throughout the day, and if you aren’t getting enough of it, you could be paying the price. Your inability to fall asleep or stay asleep could be for a number of reasons, but if you find yourself with a racing mind that won’t settle down when it’s time for bed, it may be caused by: Stress in your personal or professional life Caffeine or medication in your...

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