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Can Sleep Apnea Contribute to or Worsen Depression?
Sleep apnea, whether we’re talking about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or central sleep apnea (CSA) can cause far more harm than making a person snore or wake up frequently throughout the night. Another selection of side effects can affect a person’s mental and...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea VS Central Sleep Apnea
Most of the time, when we hear about sleep apnea in medical literature or on the news, the coverage is on obstructive sleep apnea. However, there are two main types of sleep apnea that patients deal with: Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Central Sleep Apnea. There is also...
3 Snoring Causes and How to Correct Them
Not all instances of snoring are related to sleep apnea, though the possibility should not be ruled out unless an airway specialist has evaluated the patient. Individuals who don’t have sleep apnea but still struggle with the effects of snoring may be dealing with one...
CPAP Alternatives for Managing Sleep Apnea
Currently, the CPAP machine is the most common management option for individuals with sleep apnea. It’s not a perfect solution, however, as these machines are loud and uncomfortable. For individuals who struggle to adjust to CPAP usage, let’s take a look at three CPAP...
Nasal Breathing VS Mouth Breathing
Human beings can either breathe through their noses or mouths (sometimes a bit of both). While both nasal and oral breathing performs the basic task of getting air into your lungs, each breathing type is not created equal. There are important distinctions between...
Exploring Sleep Stages and the Importance of Each Stage
Not all sleep is created equal, as the sleep cycle comes in stages. Each stage serves an important function when it comes to maintaining human health. Each stage allows the brain and body to recover from the day, heal from illness and/or injury, and build healthy new...
4 Conditions Related to Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea can be a difficult condition to manage on its own, but there are several additional conditions that relate to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Let’s explore four conditions that may accompany OSA. Hypertension Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is linked to high...
Breathing / Medical Disorders That May Be Mistaken for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is somewhat underdiagnosed. However, that doesn’t mean that most people who struggle with poor sleep or sleep apnea-related symptoms can assume they have the condition. In some cases, symptoms that seem like sleep apnea may actually be related to other...
How Does Teeth Grinding Affect Sleep?
Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is a condition that causes an individual to clench, grind, or gnash his or her teeth together. Usually, this occurs during sleep, but some individuals with bruxism may find themselves clenching or grinding their teeth during...
Dentistry and Brain Fog
Brain fog is a term that has been popularized within the sleep and wellness community. It is cited commonly as being a condition resulting from sleep and airway disorders. What is Brain Fog? First, what is it not? It is not a specific medical disease or condition....