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.

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.

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.

No one wants to wake up with the feeling as though they are suffocating. That’s awful. Some wake up and feel as though they have a shortness of breath. Maybe they have a feeling as though there is a weight sitting on their chest. Which ever way you can describe it, that’s not how a person should wake up.

When it comes to Sleep Apnea, many don’t know that there is more than just one! There are actually three! There is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Central Sleep Apnea (CSA), and Mixed/Complex Sleep Apnea which is a combination of both.

Seasonal allergies vs Sleep Apnea - Allergies can make untreated Sleep Apnea worse. How so? Well, we have some answers for you! Seasonal Allergies can start symptoms that can lead down a path of health issues.

Have you ever heard of AHI, CPAP, REM Sleep, Fatigue or Snoring? Well, that last one should be the most familiar!

There’s a reason why the slogan of Sleeptopia Inc is “Don’t Ignore the Snore!”

Having trouble figuring out how to put on this home sleep test? We have the information for you!

WE BELIEVE: At Sleeptopia Inc. we believe in the importance of individuals taking control of their own health. We believe in the benefits of making home sleep testing convenient, affordable, and comfortable. We believe the diagnosis of sleep apnea can help create healthier and happier communities, families and self.