Why is Sleep Apnea Dangerous?
Besides depriving the body of deep (restorative) sleep and REM (dream) sleep, chronic sleep apnea is a potentially fatal condition. But you may be wondering how exactly sleep apnea is dangerous, even fatal. During the night as the body is deprived of oxygen our heart rate slows down. During an apneic episode precisely when the body has run dangerously low on oxygen … Read More
Snoring Versus Sleep Apnea – The Differences and Similarities
Do you snore? Do you experience daytime sleepiness or wake-up feeling unrested? If you answered yes to either of these, chances are you are being robbed of oxygen repeatedly during the night but do not remember it upon waking. Besides the obvious dangers caused from lack of oxygen, the health risks associated with lack of proper rest are many, and can be … Read More
The Perpetual Nature of Snoring and Sleep Apnea
How One Night of Snoring Perpetuates More Severe Snoring Yes it’s true that snoring often leads to sleep apnea. One night of aggravated sleep is all it takes to set the wheels in motion. Consider how tired an individual may be the night after snoring that resulted in continual interruption of Deep and REM sleep. As a result of exhaustion from … Read More
Attention Snorers and CPAP Patients
Did you know that snoring can lead to sleep apnea? The Common CPAP Mishaps Besides the bulk and uncomfortable application that patients are required to wear while they sleep, there is also noise from the machine, found to be disturbing for patients and their bed partners. Could it really be worse than the snoring that occurred before CPAP? According to … Read More
Breathing Right?
I always thought breathing was easy or automatic – it was just something that happened naturally, without having to think about it. Turns out that may not be true. Nose Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing Did you know there is a right way and a wrong way to breath? There are two types of breathing and one of them is more … Read More