How Is Sleep Apnea Treated?...Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders. If a person has sleep apnea, they have shallow breathing or stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer while asleep...
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea...Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder. With sleep apnea, breathing stops for short periods of 10 seconds or more during sleep. Left untreated, sleep apnea may lead to high...
Myths and Misconceptions About Sleep...Humans spend about one-third of their lives asleep. It is a body function as important as food and water in keeping you healthy and alive. Everyone needs sleep, though doctors...
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...reactionscomments
Surgery to Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea...About 30 million people in the United States have sleep apnea, making it a common sleep disorder. If a person has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), they have shallow breathing or...
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...reactionscomments
TK Sellman...Tamara was previously a health leader on SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net. Tamara Sellman, RPSGT, CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed with upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) in 2010...
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies, and how to cope with sleep apnea every day, SleepApnea.Sleep-Disorders.net brings you frequent articles, points of view, and...
COVID-19 Updates, May 7: Remdesivir, Antibody Testing, and Reinfection Risk...Our world is still changing every day because of COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top COVID-19 updates for people...reactionscomments
How Is Sleep Apnea Diagnosed?...It is estimated that at least 25 million adults in the United States have obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders. Sleep apnea is a condition...
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical...reactionscomments
Physical Exam and Symptom History...Sleep disorders are usually diagnosed using a combination of an in-person exam, a sleep history, and sometimes blood or sleep tests. Any tests your doctor orders will depend on the...
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...reactionscomments
Tips for Managing Fatigue...Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of sleep apnea. Fatigue is an overwhelming feeling of being tired. People with fatigue do not necessarily feel sleepy. They feel...
Sleep Apnea in Special Populations...Nearly half of adults report snoring, the most common sign of sleep apnea. About 39 million U.S. adults have sleep apnea though many are undiagnosed and untreated.Sleep apnea is more...
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...reactionscomments
What to Know About COVID-19 and Sleep Apnea...With so much information coming out every day about COVID-19 and the global pandemic, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. This is especially true for people navigating chronic health...reactionscomments
Telehealth 101: How to Visit Your Doctor Online...Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...reactionscomments
