Aaron Nuest...Aaron was previously a health leader on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net. Hi my name is Aaron Nuest and I'm a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). I’ve worked as a sleep technologist for over 10...
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine Development...Many of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Apnea in Women...Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which you briefly stop breathing over and over during sleep. By far, the most common type is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It occurs...
Sleep Apnea, Race, and Ethnicity...Doctors do not fully understand why, but some racial and ethnic groups seem to have a higher risk of developing sleep apnea, or have worse sleep apnea. These differences persist...
How Does Sleep Apnea Impact Sex and Intimacy?...Sexuality is an important part of someone’s quality of life. Unfortunately, chronic health conditions like sleep apnea can have a negative impact on intimacy. The situation can be made worse...
Sleep Apnea in Children...Many people think sleep apnea only happens to overweight men or old people. But, children can have sleep apnea too. Just like in adults, children may have obstructive sleep apnea...
Choosing and Using the Right CPAP Mask...If it can save your life, why would you reject a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine? Well, there is the Darth Vader factor. The look and sound may remind...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Quitting Smoking Can Help With Sleep...Quitting smoking or vaping is one of the best ways someone can help improve their sleep. This may be because smoking is a stimulant and stimulants make it harder to...
How Does Exercise Affect Sleep?...Could something as simple as more exercise be the elixir that cures your sleep disorder? Chances are no, more exercise will not cure your sleep apnea. However, regular physical activity...
How Does Eating Affect Sleep?...What you eat and drink, and when, can impact your sleep, sometimes dramatically. Some of the advice for eating and drinking for better sleep may seem like common sense. Other...
Do You Currently Use A CPAP Machine As Treatment?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentCPAP
Regular Snoring or Sleep Apnea? What's the Difference?...Snoring is a main symptom of sleep apnea, but snoring alone does not mean you have sleep apnea. About 90 million Americans snore regularly, and around half of those have...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Is a Sleep Study (Polysomnography)?...Polysomnography (pronounced polly som na gra fee) is the medical term for a sleep study. A sleep study looks at different body functions while you sleep, or try to sleep...
How Does Sleep Apnea Affect the Heart?...People who have sleep apnea pause in their breathing while asleep. These pauses occur anywhere from 5 to 30 times an hour and last from a few seconds to up...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Lisa Carr...Lisa has written on health and healthcare for more than 25 years as a business journalist and digital marketing strategist. She holds an M.S.J. in journalism from Northwestern University and...
Welcome to SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net Stories...At SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with sleep apnea can be a challenge, but the more we share and support one another...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
How to Maintain Your CPAP Machine...A CPAP machine pushes moist air into your airway as you sleep. CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure and it is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. This...
