Posted by Dr. Richard Gall - September 29, 2020
Those individuals suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are often well aware of the effects the illness can have if left untreated. A sense of waking unrested from sleep, morning headaches, loud snoring, impaired quality of life and excessive daytime sleepiness are some of the more common and obvious symptoms. Less obvious are the serious… Read More
Posted by David L. Hebert - September 29, 2020
This is Part 4 of a four-part article. For Part 1, click here. For Part 2, click here. For Part 3, click here. In Part 3, I described my experiences with CPAP therapy, my adjustment to therapy, and how I used the available settings on my machine to make the therapy more comfortable. In this final Part, I… Read More
Posted by Remologie Staff - September 28, 2020
What is a CPAP Machine? Specifically designed for individuals with obstructive sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines increase air pressure within the throat to stop airways from collapsing during sleep. Conveniently sized to sit on most bedside tables, CPAP machines are available that run on either battery power or electricity. The base of… Read More
Posted by Remologie Staff - September 26, 2020
Have you ever experienced excessive condensation in your tubing or mask? For people who suffer from sleep apnea, condensation in CPAP machine equipment can be frustrating and uncomfortable. Learn how this can affect your treatment. Why does condensation happen? Condensation is the transformation of a gas or vapor into a liquid, such as the conversion… Read More
Posted by Dr. Michael Breus - September 26, 2020
The impact of sleep apnea on health and performance is both serious and wide-ranging. Sleep-disrupted breathing affects nearly every aspect of our waking lives. There are the daily functioning problems we can feel, including powerful fatigue and loss of energy, irritability and shifting mood, trouble with focus, forgetfulness, and restless, unsatisfying, unrefreshing sleep. Most people… Read More
Posted by Remologie Staff - September 25, 2020
If you have sleep apnea, your CPAP machine is the gateway to a peaceful sleep, that is why ensuring it is in good condition is vital. Cleaning is an important part of keeping your equipment in good condition and for your Sleep Apnea treatment. You must clean our equipment regularly; non-frequent cleaning may cause you… Read More
Posted by Dr. Michael Breus - September 25, 2020
Sleep apnea has a pretty stubborn—and inaccurate—reputation as a men’s health issue. Years of research has shown that men are roughly 2-3 times likely as women to develop sleep apnea, depending on age and other factors. But women with OSA often go undiagnosed, in greater numbers than men. So it’s not really clear that the… Read More
Posted by David L. Hebert - September 24, 2020
This is Part 3 of a four-part article. For Part 1, click here. For Part 2, click here. In Part 2, I discussed some of the features of my machine, the Medigas monitoring process, and my experiences with the beginning stages of CPAP therapy. As I continued to use the machine regularly, I noticed that… Read More
Posted by Remologie Staff - September 23, 2020
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has relatively simple causes but, unfortunately, no cure. OSA is generally a chronic health problem characterized by a person experiencing abrupt, short breathing pauses while asleep. In addition, breathing stoppages are often accompanied by loud snoring. OSA happens when muscles and other soft tissues at the back of your throat become… Read More
Posted by Dr. Michael Breus - September 22, 2020
You know what doesn’t feel sexy? Snoring and gasping for air at night. Neither does feeling exhausted, irritable, depressed or anxious, unfocused, and disconnected from your partner. These are all symptoms and consequences of untreated obstructive sleep apnea. My patients with OSA wonder and worry about what using CPAP or other sleep apnea treatments might… Read More
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