November is National Diabetes Month!The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases states that diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Diabetes, unfortunately, has no cure, but you can take steps to manage your … Read more about Sleep Apnea Can Affect Diabetes
Sleep Apnea Linked With Alzheimer’s
June is Alzheimer and Brain Awareness Month!The American Academy of Neurology completed a preliminary study, which was published on March 3, 2019. It was done to see if there was a link between Alzheimer's and Sleep Apnea.The study revealed that those who suffer from Sleep Apnea or have … Read more about Sleep Apnea Linked With Alzheimer’s
Clean Air for Effective Treatment
May is Clean Air Month!In honor of Clean Air Month, Quality DME wants to remind you to replace and clean your supplies regularly!Did you know that the quality of your air could affect your Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy? If you don't replace your supplies regularly, you … Read more about Clean Air for Effective Treatment
Sleep Apnea in Women
What does someone with Sleep Apnea look like?Some common misconceptions of a typical Sleep Apnea patient include someone who is older, overweight, a male, or a chronic snorer. Nevertheless, Sleep Apnea affects people across the entire spectrum of age, size, gender, and race.When compared to … Read more about Sleep Apnea in Women
Common Issues That Arise With Sleep Apnea Treatment
Just like with anything else, there are problems that can arise with your PAP therapy. These quick solutions will help you get back on track.Common Problems:Dry Mouth: Caused by air escaping through the mouth when it falls open during the night.Solution: Try a full face mask or a … Read more about Common Issues That Arise With Sleep Apnea Treatment
After You Are Diagnosed With Sleep Apnea
Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea... now what?After completing a diagnostic sleep study such as a PolySomnoGraphy (PSG), a Board Certified Sleep Specialist will determine a diagnosis of Sleep Apnea. The doctor or sleep specialist will then discuss different treatment options with the patient.The … Read more about After You Are Diagnosed With Sleep Apnea
Dangers Associated With Untreated Sleep Apnea
If Sleep Apnea is left untreated, it can have some serious life-threatening consequencesSome of the health risks of untreated Sleep Apnea include:High Blood PressureIrregular HeartbeatHeart Disease StrokeCar Accidents Type 2 DiabetesDifficulty ConcentratingUntreated Sleep Apnea takes a … Read more about Dangers Associated With Untreated Sleep Apnea
Tests Necessary To See If You Have Sleep Apnea
There are various different tests you can get done to determine if you have Sleep ApneaThe two most common tests:Polysomnogram (PSG) - This is a multiple-component test that records specific physical activities while you sleep. It is done in the lab overnight at a sleep center. You will … Read more about Tests Necessary To See If You Have Sleep Apnea
Signs And Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea
The signs and symptoms can vary from person to personMain symptoms of Sleep Apnea:Loud SnoringGasping For Air During SleepMorning HeadacheRestless Sleep Excessive Daytime SleepinessIrritability Poor ConcentrationWitnessed Pauses In Breathing While You SleepOut of all of these symptoms, … Read more about Signs And Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea
You've probably heard of Sleep Apnea, but what exactly is it?Sleep Apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. The body is then deprived of oxygen. Left untreated, Sleep Apnea can result in a number of health problems including:Heart … Read more about Sleep Apnea
Doctors You See For Sleep Apnea
Since sleep specialists come from a variety of medical backgrounds, we recommend the following:FIRST, go to see your Primary Care Physician and tell them the symptoms of Sleep Apnea you are experiencing. They will either take steps to diagnose you themselves or give you a referral to a … Read more about Doctors You See For Sleep Apnea
