If sleep apnea goes untreated, it can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and, yes, blood clots. Patients who suffer from sleep apnea are more at risk of developing blood clots in the lungs which is otherwise known as pulmonary embolism.A patient that has had one or more pulmonary embolisms has a 30% higher …
This is not a normal side-effect and it is indicative of two issues: either the pressure level on your machine is set too high and needs reducing, or you have blocked sinuses that are obstructing the airflow of the CPAP naturally. As your sinuses actually wrap around your head and right behind your ears (they’re …
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A lack of oxygen throughout the night can result in a wide range of symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, fatigue, depression and even heart problems.The most common condition to cause oxygen loss at night is hypoxemia. The condition causes chronic low blood oxygen levels and is worsened when you’re sleeping.Symptoms to look out for if …
The CPAP machine (continuous positive airway pressure), is the main and most common treatment for those that suffer from sleep apnea.This machine essentially allows them to sleep uninterrupted throughout the night, as the machine assists the breathing and ensures the airway doesn’t collapse. But can you ever stop using the machine? The answer is yes. If your …
Do you feel like you may have sleep apnea, or have you already been diagnosed with it? If so, it can be a burden on your daily life, mentally and physically. You might notice that you can no longer focus as well as you used to or you are not performing very well in work or school.
Luckily, there is a highly effective and beneficial treatment for sleep apnea. CPAP therapy is a non-invasive and simple to use approach to treating sleep apnea and providing you with a good night’s sleep.
If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, chances are that your doctor has prescribed a CPAP machine. This therapy is a wonderful way to treat apnea and help you get a great night’s sleep and feel better from head to toe. However, it does come with an annoying side effect that we could all do without. A dry mouth.
So how do we deal with dry mouth without getting rid of our dream-making machine? This
