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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Apnea Research...Medical breakthroughs come from research into all kinds of diseases and illnesses, including sleep apnea. Different types of research include laboratory studies, clinical trials with patients, genetic studies, and much...
Devices and Oral Appliances to Treat Sleep Apnea...Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which a person has shallow breathing or stops breathing for several seconds or longer during sleep. These people tend to snore loudly or...
Types and Causes of Sleep Apnea...The most common breathing-related sleep disorder is obstructive sleep apnea. With sleep apnea, breathing is interrupted for at least 10 seconds during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly...
How Common Is Sleep Apnea?...Nearly half of adults report snoring, the most common sign of sleep apnea. Between 5 and 12 percent of the US population, or about 30 million people, have sleep apnea...
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & Medications...It is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that may be applicable to people living with one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
In America: What's That?...Are you 1 of the millions of people dealing with sleep apnea? We know how much sleep apnea can impact your life – and we want to hear from you...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sleep Disorders Community Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for Sleep Disorder Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. The [Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is a Maintenance of Wakefulness Test?...Excessive daytime sleepiness is a chronic issue for 5 percent of the population. It is the most common reason that people visit a sleep disorder center. Daytime sleepiness is considered...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lifestyle Changes to Treat Sleep Apnea...Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder. With obstructive sleep apnea, tissues in your throat relax and block the upper airway during sleep. This can restrict or stop breathing. The choking...
