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CPAP therapy is widely regarded to be one of the most effective solutions for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, those who only suffer from mild sleep apnea may sometimes feel like a CPAP machine isn’t really needed for their situation. Sometimes, doctors may agree with this assessment as well. Sure, they may feel tired in the morning, but their sleep apnea isn’t too bad — or is it?As it turns out, recent research suggests that even if you have only been diagnosed with mild sleep a …

While lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures have been lifted throughout much of the United States, the threat posed by COVID-19 isn’t going away anytime soon. In fact, in many parts of the country, it is getting worse.Over the last week, we’ve seen several states continue to set new records for the number of new cases reported within a 24 hour period. While the increased case numbers can be partly attributed to more widespread testing, this doesn’t tell the whole story. For exampl …

While there are some unavoidable factors that can influence your likelihood of developing sleep apnea (including genetics and the size of your throat), many of the biggest influencers are at least somewhat within your control.More often than not, obstructive sleep apnea stems from lifestyle choices. By making healthy changes, you can improve your overall physical and mental health and reduce the severity of your sleep apnea.Which Factors Can Cause or Worsen Sleep Apnea?Of all the lifestyle facto …

Few things can be more disruptive to your sleep than obstructive sleep apnea. Worst of all, many individuals suffering from sleep apnea don’t even realize they have a problem! They wake up feeling tired and groggy in the morning, but think they slept soundly through the night.During obstructive sleep apnea, your breathing passages close off, restricting the flow of oxygen through the body. After a few seconds, your brain recognizes that you are no longer breathing, and triggers a response that f …

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically altered normal routines for millions of people in the United States, and CPAP users are no exception. In fact, individuals who suffer from sleep apnea should be even more diligent when it comes to social distancing and other measures meant to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus.This is because many people who rely on a CPAP machine to sleep soundly through the night fall into one or more “at risk” groups for more severe — or possibly even fatal — outcome …