Monthly Archives: February 2014
How to Sleep at Work and Not Get Caught
Have you ever fallen asleep at your desk? Sure you haven’t – neither have I (wink wink nudge nudge). At least, none of my co-workers know that I have. That’s because I followed a genius move right out of Suplicy‘s playbook. This is one of the most creative set of ads I’ve seen in quite […]
CPAP Supplies
CPAP machines and CPAP masks are composed of many different parts. Collectively, these parts are termed as “CPAP Supplies”. Inspecting and replacing (when required) these parts is a great way to keep your setup fresh and clean without having to spend a lot of money on brand new equipment. There are many different types of […]
CPAP Timeline
1928: EEG Introduced Identifying difference between brain waves during sleep and wakefulness possible now. 1956: Pickwickian syndrome – The True effects of Sleep Apnea revealed Around 1956, Dr. Burwell was treating patients who often had suffered heart failure, extreme sleepiness or fatigue, as well as improper airflow to the lungs; or respiratory failure. 1958: REM […]
Sleep Apnea and Weight Control
A high number of those dealing with sleep apnea have problems with excess weight. In mild sleep apnea, a weight loss in excess of thirty pounds can reverse sleep apnea symptoms for some people. Check with your doctor to see if this is an option for you. Your CPAP unit pressure may need to be […]
Factors That Affect Sleep Apnea
Some factors that cannot be changed are: • Facial structure • Airway size Some factors that can be changed are: • Weight • Alcohol use • Medication use
Causes of Sleep Apnea
When you’re awake, throat muscles help keep your airway stiff and open so air can flow into your lungs. When you sleep, these muscles relax, which narrows your throat. Normally, this narrowing doesn’t prevent air from flowing into and out of your lungs. But if you have sleep apnea, your airway can become partially or […]
Sleep Apnea Risks
Sleep apnea is considered a serious medical condition. Untreated sleep apnea can: Increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, obesity, and diabetes Increase the risk of, or worsen, heart failure Make arrhythmias (ah-RITH-me-ahs), or irregular heartbeats, more likely Increase the chance of having work-related or driving accidents Sleep apnea is a chronic […]