How Can I Know If I Have Sleep Apnea When I Live Alone?
A lot of people discover they have sleep apnea because a roommate, partner, or even their child lets them know how badly they snore at night. But if you live alone, you may not be aware that you snore at all. You could be missing this vital clue that alerts you to sleep apnea and an obstructed airway. If sleep apnea goes untreated, it can lead to serious problems like high blood pressure, obesity, and more. Have you asked yourself, “How do I know I have sleep apnea when I live alone?” What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a …
What alternatives to CPAP are available to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea and what is their effectiveness?
If you have Obstructive Sleep Apnea, you may find you have trouble breathing at night. You may toss and turn trying to find the best position to be able to breathe and sleep. Or you wake yourself and others up snoring loudly through the night. It is estimated that nearly 10% of the adults in the US have obstructive sleep apnea, although it often goes undiagnosed. You may have heard of a CPAP to treat sleep apnea, but did you know there are some alternatives to CPAP? What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common classification …
Waking up Tired? You May Have Sleep Apnea
If you roll out of bed each morning tired, no matter how much sleep you got the night prior, it’s a problem worth investigating. Waking up tired is one of the biggest signs of sleep apnea, a condition that one in 15 people live with. The problem with sleep apnea is that it goes undiagnosed 80% of the time. You can’t tell if you have it while you’re asleep… because you’re asleep! The only way to know if you have it is to pay attention to the signs—like waking up tired. If you believe you might have sleep apnea, the …
5 Simple Exercises to Stop Snoring
Snoring can be a tough topic and a source of contention between roommates, spouses, and bed partners. Sometimes, it forces people to sleep in separate rooms. If you or your loved one snores, it’s natural to look for ways to reduce snoring so you can all get a better night’s sleep. Dr. Bogrow suggests some mouth and throat exercises that help tone muscles around the airway. It can help make snoring less noisy and less frequent. Just like any type of therapy or workout regimen, the exercises to stop snoring need to be done regularly to be effective. Why do …
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