If you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, you likely rely on CPAP therapy to provide some reprieve. Without it, you may find yourself snoring heavily and waking up gasping for air in the middle of the night. As a result, you often feel tired and unrested as you go about your day. Because your breathing equipment plays such an essential role in your sleep quality, you may be concerned to find out that it is deteriorating your health. Phillips recently recalled products including sleep apnea machines and ventilators due to an increasing concern that a part of the machine can...

Those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea often say they feel worn down and fatigued no matter how many hours of sleep they get each night. This is because while they sleep, the soft palate of their throat collapses, blocking their airway. Throughout the night, they find themselves gasping for air — leaving them feeling sluggish the next day. Unfortunately, feeling tired isn’t the only negative side effect of sleep apnea. If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to several potentially fatal health conditions. If you suspect you’re suffering from sleep apnea, take a home sleep test and have your results...

Your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine works magic to keep your airways open and unblocked each night while you sleep. But relief from your sleep apnea symptoms can come to a halt if you aren’t adequately taking care of your CPAP machine — ultimately causing more harm than good to your health.  Because your CPAP machine pushes air through your airways, you must regularly clean your CPAP machine to prevent a buildup of bacteria that could spread through your system. To ensure you understand the ins and outs of cleaning your CPAP machine, ApneaMed has compiled a quick five-step...

If you’re feeling tired and unrested after a full night’s sleep, it may indicate that there’s an issue. More often than not, individuals with sleep apnea don’t know they have the condition until a partner points out the warning signs.  By understanding the warning signs of sleep apnea, you’re more likely to catch your condition early on and get the necessary treatment to sleep more soundly throughout the night. ApneaMed is here to walk you through everything you need to know about the warning signs of sleep apnea. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder caused by...

You know how difficult it can be to get a good night’s sleep for those suffering from sleep apnea. Even when you get the recommended eight hours of sleep, you’re left drained and unrested the next day.  Thankfully, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy can help alleviate those symptoms and allow you to sleep more soundly. However, you may be wondering if you can opt for home remedies instead of CPAP therapy.  Are there home remedies you can try? Are they effective? While home remedies aren’t proven to provide relief for sleep apnea, they can be used to complement your...