There are three types of sleep apnea, and each one should be taken seriously. After all, we’re talking about sleep-disordered breathing, which can greatly affect your quality of life. Is the difference between them really that big though? This blog addresses obstructive sleep apnea most often, because it is the most common. Today, with Aeroflow Sleep Advisor, Dr. Carleara Weiss’s expert insight, we’re going to talk about central sleep apnea and how it compares.
How do you know if you have obstructive sleep apnea or not? The best place to start is by speaking with your healthcare provider, who will likely refer you to a sleep specialist for a sleep study. While an overnight sleep study may sound intimidating at first, this technology has come a long way. It’s even possible to complete a sleep study in the comfort of your own home! These are called at-home sleep studies; keep reading for a brief overview of what they are and how they work.
Aeroflow Sleep would love to be able to supply all of its patients with CPAP equipment covered up to 100% through insurance, but unfortunately, not all CPAP equipment is covered; not even a little bit. That’s why we’re here to distinguish which CPAP supplies you can get from Aeroflow Sleep and which you can’t, especially the in-season specials: travel CPAP machines.
In this day and age, we’ve all grown accustomed to the instant gratification online shopping brings. Things like add-to-cart and same-day-shipping are now expected. Except these functions don’t really exist within online healthcare services, especially those that take insurance. And yet, healthcare is absolutely where we want to see the fastest results. After all, lives may literally depend on it. Aeroflow Sleep understands that. That’s why, today on the blog, we’re walking you through our new trackers.
While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is typically the go-to treatment option healthcare professionals prescribe, some patients may opt for surgical procedures instead. Surgery is often reserved for individuals who have tried non-surgical treatments—like CPAP or oral appliance therapy—but have not found success in doing so. Surgery may be an option for cases ranging from mild to severe OSA, so to provide more information on this topic, we’re answering the most commonly asked questions about sleep apnea surgery with the help of Aeroflow Sleep Science Advisor, Dr. Carleara Weiss.
The theme for World Sleep Day this year was “Sleep Equity for Global Health.” If you aren’t familiar with the concept of ‘sleep equity,’ you are not alone. It has only been a few years since I learned about equity and why it matters whenever we talk about improving sleep health and diagnosing sleep disorders. For example, research into sleep equity acknowledges that not everyone starts with the same access to healthcare and resources when it comes to their sleep. Aeroflow Sleep is strongly invested in overcoming that challenge, and here’s how we can begin to change together.
Another new CPAP mask is now on the market, and this time, it’s part of the popular AirFit mask series by ResMed. In fact, the new AirFit F40 is the next full-face cpap mask to succeed the AirFit F30 (without top-of-head tubing.) Yet, it has so many of its own exciting features to try! That’s why we—Michelle Worley, Director of Clinical Operations & Registered Nurse included—just had to tell you about this product! Read on so you too can find excitement in this revolutionary ResMed CPAP mask.
“No sugar before bed!” You’ve likely either told a child, grandchild, or spouse this, or maybe you were on the receiving end of this advice. We all know sugar is not the best for us, but what actually happens to our bodies when we eat sugar before bed? Today, we’ve teamed up with Dr. Monique May, Board-Certified Family Physician and Aeroflow Sleep Medical Advisory Board member, to discuss sugar’s impact on both your sleep and overall health.
This article has been edited by Government Relations leader, Mindi Walker.
From Europe to China to Canada to Asheville, North Carolina, where Aeroflow Sleep is headquartered, inflation is here. It’s a fact we all have to face, but the scary thing is…it will soon affect your ability to get sleep apnea devices. That’s why we want to take this time to be transparent, shedding light on exactly what’s happening within our very own industry, and how you can remain in control of your health and wellbeing with the help of Aeroflow Sleep.
I, Emma Cooksey, may have gone undiagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for 10 years, but there was no way a doctor could miss my depression. I distinctly remember sitting in a drab doctor’s office on a rainy Tuesday morning with tears streaming down my face, noisily blowing my nose and struggling to be understood between sobs. I was 23 and had recently switched jobs. I felt overwhelmed, sad, and hopeless, but I came out on the other side. You can, too, and my story is just one way it was possible.
