Narcolepsy is a rare sleep disorder, but there are a variety of options for treatment. Because of how narcolepsy impacts day to day activities, it’s incredibly important for safety and overall happiness to seek a solution to manage the disease. Although 200,000 Americans have the disease, even more, are impacted by the consequences of … Read More »
Yawning, irritability and depression are just a few signs of sleep deprivation. Lack of sleep can be dangerous for the individual as well as the others around them. Unfortunately, sleep deprivation is on the rise and it’s having a significant impact on the overall health and mental wellbeing of the nation. When we say the … Read More »
Whether it was your doctor, significant other, friend or yourself that suggested you may have a sleeping disorder, you have made the decision to have a sleep test performed and you won’t regret it. This is a significant step in taking control of your health and happiness. Sleep disorders are a growing epidemic and impact … Read More »
Many people are becoming more and more familiar with the prevalence of sleep disorders. Many have been sufferers of sleep apnea, but not all have taken the steps necessary to prevent or diagnose their sleep disorder. While it can’t always be prevented, there are some steps that can be taken to lessen the chance of … Read More »
Types of Sleep Disorders in Children Sleep can be a battle between many parents and their children from the time they are born. This causes many parents to dismiss signs of sleep disorders when their children grow as misbehavior, normal infancy or even blame the diet. These are the common sleep disorders found in infants … Read More »
Diagnosing and treating a sleep disorder is pivotal to your health and well-being. That being said, the process of getting the necessary treatments and diagnosis can make patients apprehensive if they do not know the costs that are ahead. Health insurance can be complicated, especially when it comes to understanding a new-to-you treatment like CPAP … Read More »
Many who suspect they have sleep apnea don’t seek treatment due to common misconceptions about what a diagnoses entails. With either choice, it is a simple test. It records your pulse, breathing, movement and oxygen levels. The two different tests a person can choose from are either an at home test or an in-center test. … Read More »
You’ve heard of the hidden dangers that certain types of products or habits put the average American at risk. Unfortunately, less is heard about the unknown epidemic of untreated sleep apnea. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, 22 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea, yet 80 percent of them are left untreated. The dangers … Read More »
We’ve all seen the Blondie cartoon where Dagwood is sleeping on the couch, the comical “SNNNKK” indicating that he’s snoring loudly. Maybe the joke around your house is that Dad is Dagwood because of all the noises that he makes at night, or that he’s dreaming that he’s a motorcycle or a chainsaw. Jokes aside, … Read More »
Did you know that there are more than 100 different types of sleep disorders? At Advanced Sleep Medicine, we understand how hard life can be when you don’t get enough shut-eye. Today, we’re going to compare two of the more common types of sleep disorders: insomnia and sleep apnea Sleep Apnea Definition- When your sleep … Read More »
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