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13 Aug

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea and its treatment Are you tired during the day, even after you slept the previous night? Do you fall asleep during the day when you don’t mean to? Has your bed partner noticed that you snore loudly or make choking noises while you sleep? If you answered “YES” to any of the above questions, then you may be suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea. What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive Sleep Apnea or OSA is a common sleep disorder in which [...]

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08 Aug

Thought that the answer to uncontrolled diabetes could be sleep apnea?

Thought that the answer to uncontrolled diabetes could be sleep apnea? • 7/10 patients with diabetes have OSA1 • The overall cases of OSA diagnosed in Patients with type 2 diabetes is approximately 71% based on the average of data from 5 studies • 4/5 obese patients with diabetes2 have OSA • The highest estimate of 86% was reported in obese diabetic patients who were enrolled in the multi-center Sleep AHEAD study • Diagnose and treat Sleep Apnea in your patients with Diabetes Common symptoms [...]

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05 Aug

Oxygen therapy system for improving sleep-related disorder

Sleep-related hypo-ventilation should be considered in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease because appropriate respiratory management during sleep is important for preventing the elevation of PaCO2 levels. A nasal high-flow oxygen therapy system using a special nasal cannula can deliver suitably heated and humidified oxygen at up to 60 L/min. Since the oxygen concentration remains a constant independent of minute ventilation, this system is particularly useful in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who have hypercapnia. This is the [...]

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01 Aug

Treating your sleep apnea will positively impact

A wide variety of treatments are available for the relief of sleep apnea symptoms. They include machines that support breathing during the night, surgery, and other special aids. CPAP therapy, which supports breathing using mild air pressure, is the standard treatment. People who have obstructive apnea usually snore loudly and have long respiration pauses (apnea) during they’re sleeping. This causes them to ofttimes awaken at nighttime, makes their sleepless relaxing, and leaves them drained and tired throughout the day. The [...]

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31 Jul

Long-Term NIV in NMD Patients

Long-Term NIV in NMD Patients Long-Term Ventilation in Neuromuscular Patients: Review of Concerns, Beliefs, and Ethical Dilemmas Claudia Crimi, Paola Pierucci, Annalisa Carlucci, Andrea Cortegiani. Cesare Gregoretti; Respiration 2019;97:185-196. Background: Approx. 10-51% of indications for home mechanical ventilation are patients with neuromuscular disorders (NMD). Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is an accepted and effective ventilation support for NMD patients. In this review timing of NIV initialization and initialization of invasive ventilation are discussed as well as the choice of modes and at-home monitoring, training and [...]

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30 Jul

CPAP helps you feel and look your best

People with sleep apnea often report that they feel like a new person when they begin using CPAP therapy. They sleep better at night and have more energy during the day. As a result their mood also improves. Sleep apnea causes you to stop breathing during sleep. These breathing pauses can occur hundreds of times per night. Each breathing pause also can disrupt your sleep. That’s why sleep apnea drains you of your daytime energy: You’re briefly waking up repeatedly during [...]

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29 Jul

4 Epic Ways To Sleep Better with your CPAP Machine

Getting familiar with CPAP Machines isn’t easy always. Many of us with sleep disorders will regret the first time we are trying a CPAP mask. You hate it you’ll feel hesitant about carrying the mask to sleep worry you’ll not have a comfortable sleep positionRemember you are not alone and there are lots of tips and tricks to make it easier to adjust to your sleep apnea therapy so that you can get [...]

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29 Jul

What is CPAP therapy?

There are a lot of sleep therapy machines, but a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine is the most common.CPAP machines are typically used by patients who have breathing problems during sleep. These machines ensure that your airway stays open by sending a constant flow of airway pressure to your throat and it effectively treats the pauses in breath associated with sleep apnea. You can increase your energy, alertness, and overall happiness by treating sleep apnea. This treatment will [...]

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