How Obstructive Sleep Apnea is Impacting Truckers

How Obstructive Sleep Apnea is Impacting Truckers

Day after day, being on the road can be extremely tiring for truckers — even more so if they have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea. Constant sleep disturbances throughout the night can affect a trucker’s mood, performance, and alertness, putting them at an increased risk for a collision or accident while on the job.  Because truck drivers are at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, it’s crucial to understand how this sleep disorder impacts them. Follow along as ApneaMed walks you through obstructive sleep apnea, how it affects truckers, and sleep apnea testing requirements through the Department of Transportation. What Is...

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Certain Types of Cancer

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Certain Types of Cancer

When dealing with patients who may have sleep apnea, it’s important to get them diagnosed and treated sooner rather than later. Untreated obstructive sleep apnea has been shown to lead to additional health problems, including obesity, stroke, diabetes, and heart failure. Recent sleep studies have even found that obstructive sleep apnea is linked to an increased risk for development of certain types of cancer. Follow along as ApneaMed explores the connection between sleep apnea and cancer. What Is Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes an individual to stop breathing repeatedly throughout the night. These breathing...

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Why Sleep Apnea Can Go Undiagnosed in AF

Why Sleep Apnea Can Go Undiagnosed in AF

If you have a patient that has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, they’re likely experiencing palpitations, shortness of breath, and fatigue. But if their fatigue and drowsiness aren’t showing signs of improvement following treatment for atrial fibrillation, they might have another problem on their hands, sleep apnea. Although sleep apnea is common in patients with atrial fibrillation, it often goes undetected or undiagnosed due to similar symptoms between the two disorders. To better understand why sleep apnea can go undiagnosed in atrial fibrillation patients, ApneaMed has outlined each of these conditions and their connection. What Is Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep...

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The Role of Chiropractic Care in Treating Sleep Apnea

The Role of Chiropractic Care in Treating Sleep Apnea

When treating patients with obstructive sleep apnea, you’ve likely recommended many of the most common treatments, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy or oral appliances. If your patient is still looking for more relief that allows them to get better quality sleep, you may want to consider chiropractic care to help treat their sleep apnea. New research has shown that chiropractic adjustments can help individuals find relief from sleep apnea symptoms, allowing them to feel rested throughout the day. To understand the connection between chiropractic care and sleep apnea, ApneaMed is here to outline everything you need to know....

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Dementia Risks Linked to Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Dementia Risks Linked to Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

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Dementia Risks Linked to Obstructive Sleep Apnea? As we get older, it’s natural for us to undergo some new health problems. It’s only natural as our bodies age. But if you have untreated obstructive sleep apnea, you could be increasing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other kinds of dementia. Recent research shows that people with obstructive sleep apnea who treat sleep apnea with a CPAP machine have a lower risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's.  To understand the connection between dementia and sleep apnea, ApneaMed has outlined these conditions and their connection. What Is Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep...

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