It’s easy to stay up tinkering on our cellphones into the wee hours of the night. However, your late-night shenanigans might not be the only thing that’s making you feel tired and unrested during the day. Even with the recommended hours of sleep, sleep apnea can cause an individual to feel sluggish and fatigued. Over time, a constant feeling of unrest can take a toll on a person’s ability to function at their best during the day, wreaking havoc on both their personal and professional lives. The lack of quality sleep can lead to a lack of productivity and impact...

Being on the road can be tiring, especially so if a truck driver is also suffering from sleep apnea. When obstructive sleep apnea goes untreated, the individual is often left feeling extraordinarily fatigued and unrested throughout the day, which can significantly increase their risk of a collision or accident. Because truck drivers are at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, it’s crucial to understand how this sleep disorder impacts them and what treatment methods are best for truckers on the road. Follow along as ApneaMed walks you through obstructive sleep apnea, how it affects truckers, and how truck drivers can...

What comes to mind when you think of a “typical” sleep apnea patient? More often than not, you envision a middle-aged, sedentary adult — usually a male. However, a study published in October by the UCLA School of Nursing found that sleep apnea is just as prevalent in women, it just presents itself differently.  This may come as a shock, but it’s estimated that 90% of females with sleep-disordered breathing go undiagnosed. When it comes to obstructive sleep apnea, female patients often don’t experience the same symptoms as males. As a result, they often don’t go through sleep apnea testing...

Whether you have a lot on your plate at work or are dealing with some personal issues, there is a lot of stress to go around — especially around the holidays. From dealing with a global pandemic and managing difficult projects at work to family turmoil, there are a lot of factors that can cause stress in your life.  Stress can take its toll on an individual’s health, but recent studies have found that stress can be a risk factor for sleep apnea. When doctors treat patients for related health conditions, it’s imperative that they also test for sleep apnea...

Untreated sleep apnea can take a toll on daily life, making it difficult for you to focus or concentrate due to feeling unrested. Sleep apnea disrupts your ability to get a sound night’s sleep, which can leave you feeling lethargic and unmotivated throughout the day. Following a sleep apnea test, a sleep physician will be able to recommend a sleep apnea treatment best for your condition. While the most common form of sleep apnea treatment is a breathing machine that offers continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, you may be looking for another treatment option to provide you with some...