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
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...reactionscomments
In America: What's That?...The In America survey is now closed. Are you 1 of the millions of people dealing with sleep apnea? We know how much sleep apnea can impact your life –...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...
What to Know About Sleep Disorders and Social Security Disability...There is no question that sleep disorders can be debilitating. The daytime sleepiness and fatigue common to sleep disorders can cause both physical and emotional issues. A lack of good...
Home Sleep Apnea Test...Home sleep apnea tests (HSAT) are becoming a popular option to a full sleep lab test (polysomnography). There are some advantages and disadvantages to a home sleep apnea test versus...
Sleep Hygiene for Healthy Sleep...When you hear the words sleep hygiene, do you think of clean sheets? If so, you are not wrong, but sleep hygiene is much more than that. Sleep hygiene is...
