If you’ve ever had a bad night’s sleep, you probably remember how fatigued and groggy you felt the next day. No matter what you did or how much coffee you drank, there was little you could do to feel alert and rested.  Those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea experience this lethargy day in and day out, which takes its toll on their psychological state and mental health. Not only does sleep deprivation lead to mental health concerns, but individuals with mental health problems are more likely to experience sleep disorders. In recent years, clinicians and researchers have changed the way...

Many individuals get nervous about the sleep test because they don’t know what to expect — or they stress that they won’t be able to fall asleep while attached to a device that’s monitoring their breathing. Luckily, there’s no need to worry if your doctor recommends scheduling a sleep study. ApneaMed is here to walk you through what to expect and how to prepare for your sleep apnea test so you can feel relaxed and ready for the best possible results.  Preparing for Your Sleep Apnea Test You and your doctor will determine which type of sleep apnea test is...

When using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to treat sleep apnea, you might find yourself asking if CPAP therapy can lead to infections or other health problems. With CPAP therapy, the individual wears a mask that provides continuous air pressure while sleeping to help their airways open. As a result, the sleep apnea patients’ airways don’t collapse, allowing them to get a sound night’s sleep. But with the machine consistently blowing air through your lungs, it can leave you questioning its overall cleanliness.  While the CPAP machine itself is a sterile breathing device, it becomes exposed to germs...

Sometimes after a long week at the office, all you want to do is get outdoors and sleep underneath the stars. Breathing in the fresh air, enjoying Mother Nature, and unplugging from the world make it easy to recharge and reconnect. While unplugging may seem like a great way to relax, it can also make you stressed if you suffer from sleep apnea. Many patients with sleep apnea use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to help them sleep more soundly throughout the night. Unfortunately, this device needs power to operate, making navigating an overnight trip outdoors a bit...

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes the patient’s breathing to start and stop repeatedly throughout the night. These cessations in breathing can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes and occur when the individual’s soft palate collapses and blocks their airway. As a result, people often choke or gasp for air during their sleep, attempting to reopen their airway — all unbeknownst to them. Although the patient with sleep apnea will stop breathing throughout the night, they typically don’t know it is happening. Sleep apnea symptoms are often noticed by a significant other or family...