Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleeping disorders, a condition that manifests on average in 1 out of every 15 people. While a poor lifestyle can lead to a heightened risk of sleep …
Can You Cure Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders. It is characterized by loud snoring and breathing interruptions when sleeping. Sleep apnea results in a lack of quality sleep, which can have negative effects …
What Treatment Options Are There for Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a dangerous condition affecting up to 1 in 15 American adults. Most people with sleep apnea have obstructive sleep apnea or OSA. This condition occurs when the airway becomes blocked during the …
The Red Flags of Your Child’s Sleep
@SleepWreckedKids As a parent, you may be unaware of just how well your child sleeps. You may be so used to certain behaviors at night or during the day that it seems normal. How your …
Why Special Needs Kids Should Be Checked for Obstructive Sleep Disorders
@SleepWreckedKids All children need a good night’s sleep to be healthy and happy and ready to learn and grow. Even a little sleep deprivation can cause daytime tiredness, lack of focus, poor decision-making, grumpiness, even …
How Does an Orthodontist Treat Sleep Apnea Issues?
Sleep apnea is defined as a person who stops breathing or experiences shallow breathing for a period of time while sleeping. Snoring is often a sign of sleep apnea, but the disorder cannot be recognized …
How Do I Tell If I Have Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea, a sleeping disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep, can lead to more than just restless nights and tired days—it can also cause cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure, …
What are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder. It has reached levels of an epidemic in the US. Sadly many health care professionals ignore the signs or simply fail to screen patients for symptoms. …
What is the Best Treatment for Sleep Apnea?
People often think if they are diagnosed with OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) they will be strapped up to a CPAP the rest of their lives. They avoid speaking to healthcare professionals because they know they …