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Understanding the Connection Between Smoking and Sleep Apnea

1964 was a historic year in medicine. That was the year when U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry confirmed that smoking cigarettes was a direct contributor to lung cancer. Prior to this announcement, smoking was seen as fashionable. Doctors were even used in advertisements for some brands of cigarettes.According to the Harvard Medical School, roughly 42 [...]

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The Surprising Connection Between CPAP Treatment & Obesity

CPAP treatment does much more than help you get a good night’s sleep. Studies have confirmed that CPAP therapy helps mitigate a wide range of negative side effects caused by sleep apnea, including high blood pressure and depression.However, for individuals who are obese or overweight, CPAP treatment can have an even more dramatic impact. For [...]

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How You Can Troubleshoot the Most Common CPAP Problems

While a CPAP device is essential for mitigating the effects of sleep apnea, using one of these machines isn’t always a stress-free process. Whether you are struggling to get used to wearing a CPAP mask at night or you are experiencing problems with your equipment, there are a few noteworthy issues that can keep you [...]

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