Many patients with obstructive sleep apnea view continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as a burden to use every night, but they know how effective it is in alleviating their symptoms. While they’re happy to deal with the treatment in the comfort of their own home, the hassle of traveling with a CPAP machine can bring on unwanted stress. How easy is it to travel with a CPAP machine? Do airlines allow you to carry on breathing equipment? Don’t let the idea of traveling with your CPAP machine keep you from jet-setting on a weekend getaway — and don’t leave your...

Did you know that your snoring may be an indicator of a larger problem? A common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is snoring, and if left untreated, OSA can lead to a variety of health concerns — including stroke. The team at ApneaMed has outlined the connection between stroke and obstructive sleep apnea and the best ways to diagnose and treat it. What Is Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes the individual to stop breathing at least ten or more times throughout the night. These cessations in breathing occur when the individual’s soft tissues...

It’s not uncommon to become more forgetful as you age. If that forgetfulness begins impacting your daily life, it may be a sign of a more significant concern such as dementia. But did you know that the amount of sleep you get each night could increase your chances of developing dementia? According to a recent study, individuals in their 50s and 60s getting fewer than 6 hours of sleep each night have a higher risk of developing dementia than individuals getting at least 7 hours of sleep each night. This study highlights the importance of getting a whole night’s sleep...

Sleep apnea is often linked to various health problems, including high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, and irregular heartbeats, diabetes, and more. A recent study presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2019 Annual Meeting in San Francisco shared their findings indicating that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may also be a risk factor for diabetic macular edema (DME).  ApneaMed is here to walk you through how sleep apnea and macular edema are linked. What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes an individual to have involuntary cessations in breathing throughout the night. This...

There are few things more frustrating than having trouble sleeping. Maybe you’ve tried lowering the temperature on your thermostat or getting blackout curtains to help improve your sleep, but have you tried improving your home’s indoor air quality? It’s been speculated for quite some time that there is a connection between obstructive sleep apnea and indoor air quality. While indoor air pollution has been shown to harm an individual’s overall health, recent studies indicate that poor indoor air quality is linked with obstructive sleep apnea. ApneaMed is here to help you better understand this connection between sleep apnea and indoor...