A recent study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and American Transportation Research Institute showed that one in three truck drivers experiences sleep apnea symptoms. Not only does sleep apnea pose a serious risk while driving, it can lead to other health problems for drivers.  Truckers jobs are considered sedentary as they do need to sit for several hours a day. Many truckers are experiencing mental health symptoms due to extreme isolation and long hours on the road. We’ve compiled a list of six frequently linked health problems to truck drivers. Obesity  Truck drivers sit for hours on...

Do you wake up each morning feeling like you barely slept? If you feel as though it’s impossible to get a good night’s sleep, you gasp for air, or you snore; you might be suffering from sleep apnea. But are you aware that the position you’re sleeping in could be impacting your ability to breathe throughout the night and exacerbate your sleep apnea symptoms? For minor sleep apnea, it’s possible that a simple change in sleeping position could help your symptoms. It’s not a guaranteed fix and an AutoPAP mask may still be required to fully cure your sleep apnea...

Do you find yourself dealing with constant ringing in your ears? Do you feel unrested even after a full night’s sleep? If you’re dealing with tinnitus and sleep apnea, you might be wondering if these two conditions are related.  If your tinnitus makes it difficult for you to get a good night’s sleep, you might want to look into CPAP therapy. Most commonly used to treat sleep apnea, this treatment can resolve both tinnitus and sleep apnea problems simultaneously. ApneaMed is here to walk you through the connection between tinnitus and sleep apnea and help improve your sleep. What Is...

If you have fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), it’s essential to be aware that you might also be experiencing breathing problems while you sleep. They go hand in hand — sleep apnea is a considering factor for fibromyalgia, and fibromyalgia can increase the chance of sleep apnea. When sleep apnea is left untreated in a patient with fibromyalgia, they can experience worsening FMS symptoms. What Is Sleep Apnea? Those suffering from sleep apnea find themselves struggling to breathe numerous times a night. This happens because their soft palate and tongue collapse, which blocks the throat and leaves the patient gasping for air. Often,...

Flu season is upon us, which means that getting your flu vaccine and regularly washing your hands are two things that should be on your to-do list. While these precautions help keep the hospitals clear to treat COVID-19 patients, they’re critical for adults suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. Why? A recent study performed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that sleep apnea patients who do not use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy have a greater risk of being hospitalized with the flu. The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Influenza Do you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? If...