http://cpapwholesale.com/blog Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:22:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Anxiety disorders can trigger sleeping problems, such as apnea, where the airways are temporarily shut off. Not only will sufferers of sleep apnea experience losses of air, but loss of sleep as well. CPAP machines can help with both sleep and the mental and emotional side effects of fatigue caused ... http://cpapwholesale.com/blog/2011/12/13/using-sleep-apnea-machines-for-anxiety/ Pregnancy is a time of anticipation and occasional worry for new parents. Snoring may not be a symptom that most people would regard as necessary to report; however, new studies show that it could be. Sleep apnea may seem harmless, but it has the capability of causing complications during pregnancy. ... http://cpapwholesale.com/blog/2011/11/24/sleep-apnea-and-pregnancy/ Getting enough sleep can be a challenge for those who work the nightshift. Sleeping during the day and staying up all night can alter the body’s natural clock, or Circadian Rhythm. Workers may begin to show the symptoms of sleep deprivation, such as lack of concentration, headaches, fatigue, crankiness and ... http://cpapwholesale.com/blog/2011/10/21/tips-for-sleeping-during-the-day/ According to a recent report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, provides strong evidence for the success of CPAP machines and mandibular advancement devices (MAD) in treating obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep Review, the journal for sleep specialists, summarized the study, stating: The report—a review of 234 clinical studies ... http://cpapwholesale.com/blog/2011/09/12/82/ A recent study revealed that many people currently diagnosed with ADD may not be ADD at all, but suffering from sleep apnea. It may sound shocking at first, but experts say that the connection between sleep deprivation and ADD is undeniable. Instead of the drugs and chemicals used to treat ... http://cpapwholesale.com/blog/2011/08/28/sleep-deprivation-disguised-as-add-and-how-sleep-apnea-machines-can-help/ However glamorous Hollywood might be, even celebrities often suffer from sleep disorders. A few years ago Rose O'Donnell was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and shared her diagnosis, as well as information and tips about CPAP equipment with the help of sleep specialist Michael Breus. http://cpapwholesale.com/blog/2011/07/07/celebrity-sleep-apnea/ Humidifiers have undergone a transformation in recent years to become practical in nearly every home. This technology is useful on a wide array of jobs ranging from sleep apnea to meditation. Manufacturers have recently improved on some of the older generations of these devices to incorporate more control over temperature, ... http://cpapwholesale.com/blog/2011/06/26/breathing-easy-with-humidifiers/ The following infographic explains and illustrates the basics of obstructive sleep apnea. If you have any questions, or think you might be suffering from sleep apnea, it's always important to talk to your doctor. http://cpapwholesale.com/blog/2011/05/10/sleep-apnea-illustrated/ There are two distinctive types of sleep apnea: the most common type is called ‘obstructive,’ and is caused by the throat muscles relaxing, the second type is called ‘central’ sleep apnea, which is caused by the brain not sending normal signals to the breathing muscles. It is possible for some ... http://cpapwholesale.com/blog/2011/04/16/two-diagnoses-for-one-disorder-sleep-apnea/ If you or your doctor suspect you're suffering from a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea, he or she may order a sleep disorder study. These studies are becoming quite common as more doctors are becoming familiar with the process. Getting Started You won't be expected to fall asleep immediately once ... http://cpapwholesale.com/blog/2011/02/20/sleep-disorder-studies-what-to-expect/