Sleep Apnea

We’ve shared the dire consequences – from glaucoma to tinnitus to heart disease – that can result from too little sleep. But this one has even us a little shocked. In a recent study out of a university in Italy, researchers studied four groups of mice. The first group was allowed to sleep as long […]

If you think that you’re suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, you’ll need to confirm it through a proper diagnosis. There are a couple of different ways to test for OSA. One is a polysomnography, or an overnight sleep study in a hospital or clinic. However, there are a few challenges with this type of exam: […]

There have been several articles floating around recently regarding mouth taping before going to sleep. Several of them have expressed alarm about the practice, which is understandable. But what might surprise you is that, as a leading sleep clinic, we actually endorse mouth taping as a short-term remedy for those suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. […]

Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a number of other health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.  Surprisingly, it’s also correlated with another health issue: glaucoma.   Glaucoma is a general term referring to a collection of diseases that result in damage to the optic nerve.  It is marked by loss of peripheral […]

When diagnosed with sleep apnea, turning to a continuous positive airway machine is generally the first route some people take to getting back to a good night’s sleep. However, many people quickly discover that using a CPAP comes with a number of downsides that can range from being minor annoyances all the way to deal […]

Many people are concerned with the health impacts of obstructive sleep apnea. And with good reason! Let’s look at some of the ways it can go beyond merely being a nuisance to actively send you to an early grave. How Many People Each Year Die from Sleep Apnea? First off, it’s highly unlikely that sleep […]