Tag: oral appliance therapy

CPAP vs. BiPAP Machines: Which One is Right for Your Sleep Apnea?

CPAP vs. BiPAP Machines: Which One is Right for Your Sleep Apnea? Share: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) are the two types of positive airway pressure systems. They help treat sleep apnea and work via machines that help direct air into the lungs and airways. Failing to treat sleep …

The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Obesity: What You Need to Know

The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Obesity: What You Need to Know Share: According to research studies, having obesity increases the risk of developing breathing problems like obesity hypoventilation syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and asthma. The research did reveal that 10% to 30% of people were suffering from sleep-related breathing disorders. Experts estimate that …

5 Alternative Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

Alternative sleep apnea solutions

5 Alternative Sleep Apnea Treatment Options Share: Sleep apnea occurs when breathing is interrupted or slowed during sleeping. This causes oxygen levels in the blood to drop significantly. As a result, the brain doesn’t get enough oxygen, causing excessive daytime drowsiness. Sleep apnea can also cause high blood pressure, heart problems, memory issues, depression, headache, …

Women snore too. Is this you?

Men aren’t the only ones who snore; women snore too.

It may be a social stigma, but it’s also a fact.  Men aren’t the only ones who snore. Let’s face it, there are some things women are just not supposed to do. Society has conditioned us that women don’t sweat, they glow; women aren’t meant to burp loudly, fart, or snore (even though they are …