News — obstructive sleep apnea

Is it the Tongue’s Fault? A Recent Study Says Yes, the Tongue Causes OSA

Photo by Parker Gibbons via Unsplash   A study published in 2019 emphasized the role of the tongue in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but unlike previous studies of its kind, the research focused s...

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Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence

Photo by Abbie Bernet on Unsplash   Hypersomnolence is a compound term combining the prefix “hyper,” meaning excess, with the word “somnolence,” meaning sleep or want of sleep. One of the seven ma...

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Sleep Apnea and Sleep-Related Movement Disorders

Photo by Andalucía Andaluía via Unsplash   Many sleep disorders have been linked to sleep apnea, either as symptoms of apnea events or as comorbid relationships, and while the precise nature of th...

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Late-Night Eating Can Exacerbate Sleep Apnea Problems

Photo by Evelin Horvath via Unsplash   It's the holiday season, and for some this means a lot of rich and high-carb foods at relatively late hours. While this may be a special occasion, the habit ...

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The Benefits of PAP Therapy for Patients With PTSD

Photo by Adi Goldstein via Unsplash   While scientists and clinical researchers are still learning about the complex relationship between sleep apnea and post traumatic stress disorder, studies ha...

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3D-Printed CPAP Mask Designs - An Emerging Technology

Metamason’s Respere™ Brand 3D-Printed CPAP Mask from ECR Labs   Imagine a CPAP mask that is custom-fit and made-to-order. Among the many current innovations in PAP technology is the use of 3D scan...

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Mindful PAP Therapy - How to Use Yoga, Meditation, and Other Relaxation Techniques to Improve Your CPAP Experience

Photo by Ben Blennerhassett via Unsplash   Is CPAP the new yoga? Maybe not, but for those prescribed CPAP therapy, the routine can be a relaxing precursor to high quality sleep. Perfecting this ma...

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New Research on COPD-OSA Overlap Syndrome

Photo by LinkedIn Sales Navigator via Unsplash   New research supported by ResMed and the American Thoracic Society seeks to address the specific health conditions of COPD-OSA Overlap Syndrome. Th...

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CPAP Failure - How to Avoid the Worst Case Scenario

Photo by DeMorris Byrd via Unsplash   Treatment compliance is the number-one issue for CPAP and sleep apnea patients, and insurance requirements have made it even more of a pressing issue for thos...

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