Snored to death: The symptoms and dangers of untreated sleep apnea
Harvard Health Blog Sleep is a critically important component of human existence. On average, humans spend about 25 percent to 35 percent of their lives sleeping. Sleep allows both the body and brain to rest and recover from the stress of daily life. As such, trouble sleeping can cause a range of health problems, and […]
Treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea
When the doctor says you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you’ll likely hear about the gold standard in treatment: continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), which uses forced air, pushed through a tube connected to a face mask, to keep your airway unblocked. Yet many people have trouble adjusting to a bulky CPAP mask. “We often […]
If I Should Die Before I Wake
Sleep apnea can lead to far worse things than snoring By Megy Karydes It’s been two years since Barbara Wolke, 68, slept in the same bedroom as her husband. Her snoring was so loud that she could be heard throughout her two-story house. She woke herself up so often that she needed four to five naps throughout the […]
Sleeping Safe and Sound
Snoring can be a sign of life-threatening sleep apnea Loud, disruptive snoring is certainly no treat, as any afflicted spouse will attest. But snoring, especially when accompanied by occasional gasps for breath in the middle of the night and excessive daytime sleepiness, can be a sign of something significantly more serious. Obstructive sleep apnea—when a […]
Sleep Apnea: Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Questions compiled by Eve Becker as told to her by Dr. Babak Mokhlesi and Dr. James Wyatt • Are you board certified in sleep medicine? • Is your sleep disorders center accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine? • What type of specialists work at your sleep center? • Do I have a sleeping disorder? […]
