Hypopnea ~ sounds like apnea? Well, you’re not wrong. Sleep apnea and hypopnea are in the same category of sleeping conditions and disorders. Those affected by Obstructive Sleep Apnea often experiences hypopneas. Hypopneas are when there is a lower airflow, 30% ventilation reduction, and a desaturation of oxygen. When this happens, there is less oxygen going to the red blood cells throughout the body.

Sleep quality is the measure of the restorative and restful state of sleep. This is different than that of sleep satisfaction. Sleep satisfaction is a subjective view and feeling of how you believe that you have been recently sleeping. Sleep quality also differs from sleep quantity. There are different factors such as preferences, goals, and age differences.

Teeth grinding is when a person clenches their jaw through the day and/or though the night. This can cause headaches, pain in your jaw, weakened jaw, or serious conditions such as TMJ, weakened enamel, or ultimately can lead to the necessity for a root canal.

Alcohol is great at taking the edge off and relaxing a person, but it also has negative effects on the way that a person sleeps.

Have you recently had a home diagnostic sleep test done and you’re wondering what an AHI is? The AHI is the Apnea Hypopnea Index which is calculated by the amount of times that a person’s breathing has frequent cessation.

Many children struggle falling asleep due to differing factors. They could be having night terrors, maybe they heard a monster under the bed or in the closet, bed-wetting, insomnia, or other issues that have the ability to keep the child awake longer than they should.

Having issues with your mask? See if there’s a fix for your problem!

Many struggle with social stigmas of trying to be perfect. Looking to what other people look like, and criticizing their size and image. Every body is different and addressing unhealthy weight is a very difficult and sensitive subject. May struggling with unhealthy weight feel as though doctor’s are just going to be very judgmental and criticize their body. Some realize that unhealth weight can lead to serious health complications.

If you are having trouble getting used to your CPAP therapy, your pressure may be an issue! If you have already tried different masks and you’re still having issues, it may be caused by the intolerance to the amount of pressure that you are set on.

Waking up with a headache is never fun. It puts the entire day into a dreary, slow haze. If you experience frequent morning headaches, it could be a sign of a more serious health condition. Headaches may be linked to a disruption in sleep cycles, pain control regulation, or sleep disorders. There are various things that can cause morning headaches, and we will go over the most common causes of morning headaches.