Understanding the sleep apnea condition is one of the fundamental issues facing America today. Nearly 50 percent of sleep apnea sufferers are unaware that their condition is life threatening. It is estimated that 80 percent of sleep apnea sufferers are completely unaware that they even have the condition. This is why physicians are pushing for […]
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Why is my physician testing for sleep apnea?
For many years now you have been visiting your physician for a regular health screening. Your physician has been checking you over for symptoms of the most common diseases such as: Overweight and obesity Diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Osteoporosis Colon conditions Prostate cancer in men Breast cancer and cervical cancer in women Now […]
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Rising Costs of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
As Baby Boom Generation Ages Sleep Related Health Issues Costing Billions The number of United States patients suffering with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is approximately 22 million people, according to the American Sleep Association. The prevalence of OSA is twice as high in patients aged older than 60 years-of-age, and OSA-related costs will continue to […]
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Is a CPAP Pillow Necessary?
Let’s be honest with one another. When it comes to the avoidance of things we don’t particularly like to do, we come up with all kinds of excuses. It doesn’t matter if we have the knowledge and know full well that something is good for us. We stop and don’t go. Instead of exercising, we […]
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Is it Possible to Go Camping with a CPAP?
Pitching a tent and being one with nature are some of your favorite activities to enjoy in your downtime for pleasure. You have hiked and camped out in some of the most popular, tried and true locations. But still on your bucket list are sleeping under the sandstone arches in the Utah national park, heading […]
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