Regardless of how much information exists online about ways to get a good night’s sleep, those suffering from even mild sleep apnea are having their sleep compromised by the disorder every time they lay down to rest. There really isn’t a cure for sleep apnea, especially if you are diagnosed with moderate or severe sleep apnea. However, there are a few home remedies you can try to alleviate some sleep apnea symptoms without a prescription. 

Regulatory laws can be confusing, so this post is going to discuss whether or not sleep apnea testing is part of the DOT Physical needed to get commercial driver’s license (CDL). Sleep apnea is a common health problem for many, but truck drivers are becoming more and more concerned that a sleep apnea diagnosis will prevent them from doing their job based on a “new law” by the Department of Transportation (DOT). There is a lot of gray area when figuring out what the real requirements are, so let’s get some information straight.  What exactly is the new DOT law? ...

It’s an undisputed fact that continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, therapy is the number one form of treatment for sleep apnea. A CPAP machine provides continuous pressured air through a hose and mask that keep obstructions from blocking the airways when you sleep, essentially “curing” the condition when under use. When your breathing becomes normal again, the body ceases to wake itself up, allowing for more restful, deep sleep throughout the night.  Your Pressure Settings Restful sleep can only happen if your pressure settings are accurate and properly prescribed by a board-certified sleep physician. Your personalized pressure settings are...