Jul 27, 2017 | Kids and sleep, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Facts, Snoring
Snoring is the sound that occurs during sleep when a person breathes in and there is some sort of blockage of air passing through the back of the mouth. When the air passage opens and closes it causes a vibration of the tissues in the throat resulting in snoring. How...
Jul 18, 2017 | Sleep and health, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Facts
Is it possible to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by checking someone’s eyes? Yes, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), there are ocular signs that an Ophthalmologist can see which could point to a patient having OSA. OSA is a potentially...
May 20, 2017 | Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Facts
Do you find that you don’t feel rested, regardless of the amount of sleep you’ve gotten? Are you having problems with your memory and/or mood? If so, you may be suffering from a condition known as obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder that...
May 2, 2017 | Sleep Apnea
We are so excited to let you know about the latest technology for people with sleep apnea. Last week ResMed unveiled the AirMini, the world’s smallest CPAP. AirMini packs ResMed’s clinically proven CPAP technology and its comfort and ease-of-use features into...
Dec 14, 2016 | Sleep Apnea, Sleep tips, Snoring
People snore when they can’t move air freely through their nose and throat during sleep. When the air can’t move freely it makes the surrounding tissues vibrate, which produces the sound we all know too well. People who snore nightly may have too much or “floppy”...
Oct 7, 2016 | Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorder
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes you to stop breathing briefly and repeatedly while you sleep. Even with nearly 18 million Americans suffering from sleep apnea, there are still many misconceptions about the disorder. For people who suffer from sleep apnea,...