When you sleep, what do you dream about? Could the content and quality of your dreams be a symptom of sleep apnea? In recent years, researchers have been exploring the connection between dreams and the Apnea-Hypoxia Index, and they’ve both debunked common sleep apnea myths and found correlations between sleep apnea and dreaming. Do people […]
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Obese patients with sleep apnea are often told their weight gain caused the disorder. However, this isn’t always helpful. Patients may feel ashamed, which can lead them to reject treatment because they blame themselves for their condition. This is the last thing sleep apnea patients need. Plus, research is beginning to suggest that the link […]
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Researchers in Israel have developed a new screening tool that combines pulse oximetry with an AI app to provide medical professionals with a low-cost method for identifying patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The researchers used pulse oximetry, neck circumference, and demographic data from patients to train an AI to identify OSA. The resulting Oxydosa […]
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Allergies are tough. Environmental allergies affect 30% of US adults and 40% of U.S. children. When people are exposed to allergens in the air, they break out in rashes. Their eyes itch and water. And their sinuses and lungs can become inflamed. In children, especially, this inflammation can obstruct the nasal passages during sleep and […]
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A recent study by researchers in Europe found that women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have an increased risk of cancer compared to women without the disorder. There was no link between sleep apnea and cancer in men. Researchers could not determine if the hormonal changes associated with OSA caused the cancers. Or if, perhaps, […]
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Besides training, physical conditioning, and conscious eating, sleep plays a major role in athletic performance and competitive results. Obstructive sleep apnea affects as many as 22 million Americans. And this includes adults as well as kids. And while risk factors such as smoking or having a family history can increase the odds, the latest research […]
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Snoring? Tired all day? Trouble focusing?
So many think these symptoms are common in kids and adults when tired. Join us as we debunk some of these common myths and put the spotlight on Sleep Apnea. Discover what constitutes healthy sleep and how we can help ourselves and our kids get the best sleep ever.
