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Sleep apnea affects over 22 million people in the United States, yet it is estimated that as many as 80 percent of those with moderate to severe symptoms remain undiagnosed. Sleep apnea is most likely to occur in men age 40 or older, particularly individuals who are overweight. However, almost anyone could be affected by sleep apnea, including women and children.Sleep apnea is a brief interruption to breathing during sleep. This most often occurs due to a temporary blockage of the breathing pass …

When it comes to keeping your CPAP equipment clean, many users understand that this task is important, but feel like they don’t have the time or know-how to get the job done right. Others may be apathetic to the idea of daily CPAP cleaning, while others might simply forget.While this may not seem like a big deal initially, over time, it can greatly reduce the effectiveness of your sleep apnea therapy and even put you at risk of more serious respiratory issues.The good news is that there are seve …

If you have been choking, or snoring or facing difficulty breathing while sleeping, it might be because your mouth or throat muscles aren’t permitting the oxygen to reach your lungs. This medical condition is called Sleep Apnea. According to a recent study, over 1 billion people worldwide have some form of sleep apnea. Luckily, there are treatment options available most commonly in the form of CPAP machines.Depending upon the severity of the condition you are facing, your doctor might introduce …

While it is fairly easy to keep up with your sleep apnea therapy while at home, things can change dramatically when you travel. Whether you’re going on a campout or a business trip, staying compliant with your therapy needs can suddenly become a lot more challenging when you are away from home.The problem, of course, is that you can’t afford to skip out on needed CPAP treatment. A single night of poor sleep could cause you to feel excessively fatigued the next day, depriving you of the energy yo …

While there is no denying that using a CPAP device can take some getting used to, few treatment efforts can have a greater impact in mitigating your sleep apnea symptoms. When used consistently, a CPAP device will reduce your Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) — or the number of pauses in breathing that you experience each night.Left unchecked, individuals with severe sleep apnea can experience over 30 incidences of interrupted breathing in a single hour. The resulting chronic fatigue can have a signifi …