If you find yourself feeling tired and unrested day after day, even after getting a whole night’s sleep, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder known as sleep apnea. Not only does sleep apnea leave you feeling groggy, but it can increase the risk of a variety of health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and hypertension when left untreated.  Although positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is the most effective method for treating obstructive sleep apnea, it may not be the right choice depending on the severity of your condition. Whether you aren’t a fan of AutoPAP therapy...

It’s a common misconception that obstructive sleep apnea is only a nuisance that causes you to snore or gasp for air during the night. While snoring, gasping, and choking are all side effects of sleep apnea, untreated sleep apnea can be far more dangerous than people realize. Sleep apnea doesn’t only affect an individual’s quality of sleep but can wreak havoc on their overall health as well. Ignoring or postponing treatment for sleep apnea can increase your risk of a multitude of health problems. If you suspect you’re suffering from sleep apnea, take a home sleep test and have your...

Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes the individual to experience cessation in breathing throughout the night. It’s often characterized by snoring, choking, and gasping for air as the patient’s body tries to reopen the blocked airway.  If you suspect that you or your partner are suffering from sleep apnea, you may have been reading up on causes and treatment. However, there is a lot of misinformation regarding sleep apnea across the Internet, which is why ApneaMed has put together seven sleep apnea myths to know. Myth #1: Sleep apnea isn’t a major health concern. It’s a common...

As a parent, you know the drill. After dinner, it’s time to wash up, hop in bed to read your child a bedtime story, and on some evenings, you may fall asleep alongside them. But if you’ve woken up from your child snoring, sleepwalking, or sleep talking, you may be wondering if they’re suffering from a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea. While obstructive sleep apnea is more prevalent in adults than children, 1% - 5% of children are diagnosed with sleep apnea. Follow along as ApneaMed helps explain what sleep apnea is, the causes, and warning signs to watch...

We all value the moment we get to crawl into bed after a long day to share pillow talk with our partners. But when you turn out the lights, you’re probably hoping to fall into a deep sleep that leaves you feeling refreshed the next day. So when your partner begins snoring loudly, you’re in for a rude awakening — quite literally! There are few things more frustrating than sleeping beside someone who snores all night long. While it may start as a minor nuisance, it often leads to frustration in a relationship. If your partner’s snoring keeps you awake...