What is Hypopnea?
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.
Teeth Grinding / Bruxism and the effects on your body
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.
Effects of Alcohol on Sleep Apnea
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.
What is an AHI?
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.
Sleepy Kids & Sleeping All Night
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.
CPAP Pressure Change
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.
Sleep Deprivation & Affects on the Body
An estimate of 1/3 Americans experience deprivation of sleep at some point in their life. Sleep deprivation is the occurrence when the body doesn’t receive the necessary amount of sleep. Over the past few years, it has only grown worse.
Cleaning CPAP Supplies
Oh, how relieving it is to wake up refreshed after using your CPAP! The day is starting once you wake up, and you can begin your morning routine by starting the day by cleaning your CPAP supplies. Some mornings you clean everything, other mornings it may just be your mask. Everyone loves fresh and clean supplies! The best results of your Sleep Apnea therapy will come from the use of clean supplies!
Gasping and Choking during Sleep
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.
3 Types of Sleep Apnea
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.
I Can’t Sleep - Is it Insomnia?
Some common issues that could cause insomnia are consumption of certain things such as alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, or other medications, medical issues such as pain, frequent urination, pregnancy, sleep apnea, breathing difficulties, restless leg syndrome, heart diseases, and lung diseases, and mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, stress, irregular feelings, mood swings, bipolar disorder, or excessive worrying about sleeplessness.
Sleep Deeper, Dream Seeker
Regenerative properties such as short-term and long-term memory, growth and developmental hormones are released, energy is restored, blood supply to muscles is increased, growth and repair of tissues and bones are promoted, and the immune system is strengthened.
CPAP - Q&A
What is a CPAP? A CPAP is a machine that helps a person with OSA breathe more easily by using creased pressure to keep your airway open while you sleep.
Insurance - Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t know about you, but if I don’t have to pay full price for something, I am more likely to indulge! Sales get me every time! Even if it is just 10% off. The same applies goes for medical expenses!
Risks Of Sleep Apnea
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!”
Values
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.
The NightOwl - Home Sleep Testing Device
The world’s smallest Home Sleep Diagnostic device! This little device can track your AHI, REM cycles, SP02 levels, and a person’s heart rate! This is also the first diagnostic device that is capable of recording up to 7 nights of sleep.