Learn how Withings sleep tracking can help indicate if you have sleep apnea. Discover the signs of obstructive sleep apnea and how a sleep study can assist in diagnosis and treatment.
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects roughly 22 million Americans, and can increase your risk of heart attack and high blood pressure. (1) Unfortunately, sleep apnea commonly goes undiagnosed, as it’s not easy to know the difference between regular old snoring and sleep apnea symptoms. Dia...
Obstructive sleep apnea is themost common type, according to the National Institutes of Health, and happens when your upper airway becomes blocked many times while you sleep - whereas central sleep apnea involves your brain not sending the right signals to breathe. "(Obstructive sleep apnea) is ...
Sleep apnoea is highly treatable. But what’s involved in treatment? How does CPAP work? What are the alternatives? We explain the facts to help you make a success of your therapy and enjoy a great night’s sleep. Learn more Real people, real stories ...
Sleep Apnea Severity Sleep testing tracks how often your breathing stops or slows down as you sleep. Based on how many of these episodes you have per hour, your doctor can diagnose you with: Mild sleep apnea.This means you average from 5 to 15 of these events per hour. ...
Does your doctor think you have obstructive sleep apnea? You may need an at-home sleep apnea test. Find out who the test is best for and how it’s conducted.
Sleep Apnea Severity Sleep testing tracks how often your breathing stops or slows down as you sleep. Based on how many of these episodes you have per hour, your doctor can diagnose you with: Mild sleep apnea.This means you average from 5 to 15 of these events per hour. ...
SAVVY SENIOR: Sleep apnea: What you should knowJim Miller
Surgeries on the soft palette seem to help with snoring, but make little difference when it comes to sleep apnea. Bottom Line:Make sure that, no matter what treatment options you use, that you know the whole story about them and how they can help you. There are lots of options out ther...
How is Sleep Apnea Diagnosed? If you suspect you may have sleep apnea, you should talk to your doctor. They’ll first ask you about your symptoms, which might include loud snoring, gasping for air during sleep, waking up with a dry mouth or headache, insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness...