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...

Odds are you’ve been unable to sleep at some point because someone you were sleeping next to was snoring like a freight train. You may have been jarred awake one too many times by your own snoring or even jostled awake by your partner in an attempt to get you to quiet down or roll over. Snoring is extremely common, but the causes of snoring can range from the boring and mundane to down right dangerous. We want to give you some insight on what causes snoring and whether or not you should look into treatment for your nighttime cacophony....