When it comes to sleep apnea, the proverbial canary in the coal mine is usually the bed partner. If you’ve been having marital problems because your spouse keeps you up all night with their constant snoring, it might be time to have them tested for sleep apnea. However, people can be reluctant to have sleep … Seguir leyendo "
Muchas personas se preguntan si tienen apnea del sueño, pero descartan la idea debido a ideas erróneas sobre las pruebas del sueño. Se calcula que el 26% de los adultos de entre 30 y 70 años padece apnea del sueño. Sin embargo, muchos no reciben tratamiento ni se someten a pruebas. Las consecuencias de la apnea del sueño no tratada son graves. Las ramificaciones pueden ... Seguir leyendo "
Sleep Apnea is a serious sleep condition that affects many Americans. While there are different kinds of sleep conditions, the most common one is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Essentially, it is when the upper airway collapses, causing frequent pauses in breathing lasting ten seconds or more. It impacts one in five Americans, yet many are … Seguir leyendo "
You settle in for the night with your CPAP mask on, but as you coast into the land of dreams, it happens—your ears start to pop. You feel like you’re taking off in an airplane. The sensation gets so bad that you can’t sleep and end up turning off your CPAP machine. This phenomenon is … Seguir leyendo "
If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you’ve probably already taken steps to mitigate it, such as purchasing a CPAP machine and other equipment. Perhaps in your quest to get a good night’s sleep you’ve changed a few of your habits, such as powering off your screen before bed and cutting back on caffeine consumption. … Seguir leyendo "
Contact pressure sores are usually associated with those who are bed-ridden, but this painful condition can also happen after using a CPAP mask. Not only is it highly uncomfortable, it can also interfere with your sleep apnea treatment. Today, Advanced Sleep Medicine Services is going to offer three common reasons why contact pressure sores happen—and … Seguir leyendo "
From the never-ending daytime drowsiness to the complaints of bed partners, sleep apnea can have a serious impact on your day-to-day life. It can also harm your health in the long term with conditions such as hypertension, obesity and heart disease. Today, however, Advanced Sleep Medicine is going to touch on three side effects few … Seguir leyendo "
As people age, they often find a sound night’s sleep is harder to get. Sometimes this change is a natural result of aging, but now experts are learning that for the elderly, a lack of sleep might lead to Alzheimer’s disease. Sleep apnea, a breathing disorder, can wake people from slumber tens of times an … Seguir leyendo "
1. Cuanto mayor te haces, menos horas de sueño necesitas. Los expertos en sueño recomiendan entre siete y nueve horas de sueño para el adulto medio. Aunque los patrones de sueño cambian con la edad, la cantidad de sueño que necesitamos no suele hacerlo. Las personas mayores pueden despertarse con más frecuencia por la noche y ... Seguir leyendo "
La ciencia y los síntomas de la narcolepsia Si alguna vez has pasado la noche en vela, probablemente sepas lo que se siente al tener un deseo abrumador, casi compulsivo, de dormir al día siguiente. Pero, ¿y si esa sensación te invadiera cualquier día, hubieras descansado o no la noche anterior? Eso es más o menos lo que es la narcolepsia. La narcolepsia es ... Seguir leyendo "
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