According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, a service animal is “a dog that has been trained to complete a task for an individual with a disability.” But is sleep apnea technically a disability? And can a trained service dog help you manage your sleep disorder? Let’s find out!
If you suffer from loud snoring and daytime sleepiness, you shouldn’t brush it off as normal. In fact, these symptoms may be pointing to something more serious; like a sleep disorder. But is something like sleep apnea a disease you can simply deal with on your own? Aeroflow Sleep has the answer in today’s blog.
I distinctly remember getting my diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA.) I had never heard of sleep disorders in general, let alone this strange-sounding diagnosis. My doctor explained that my airway was becoming repeatedly blocked as I slept, cutting off the oxygen to my brain. When I looked alarmed, he reassured me that there was an effective treatment called CPAP therapy that would keep my airway open as I slept.
That was a lot of information to take in at once. Lack of oxygen to my brain sounded very serious, and I wasn’t sure I liked the idea of sleeping with a mask on my face. Of course, I quickly learned that even going one night without CPAP was worse than wearing a mask.
Did you know that there is an entire day dedicated to celebrating sleep health all across the globe? You may not be familiar with World Sleep Day, and that’s okay! Keep reading as we provide you with some context, helpful resources, and tips on how you can celebrate, besides just sleeping!
Did you know that there are over 80 different types of sleep disorders? Maybe that amount of medical conditions doesn’t surprise you, but what if we told you that more than 50 million people in the United States alone have been diagnosed with some form of a sleep disorder? The truth is that there is a high prevalence of sleep disorders, and because these disorders occur while you’re sleeping, it can be very difficult to identify if you have one or not. In an effort to raise awareness, we’re highlighting two different sleep disorders in today’s blog: narcolepsy and sleep apnea. Keep reading as we break down the differences, similarities, warning signs, and treatment options for both.
I wish I had the perfect solution to the misery that only seasonal allergies and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can bring. Truth is, I don’t, however…in my 15 years of CPAP use, I have made it through 15 spring seasons filled with pollen, dust, and other allergens. I’ve learned a thing or two about how to cope, and I hope that sharing some of the comfort measures that have helped me gives you some new strategies to try this spring.
February is American Heart Month. But what does your heart have to do with your obstructive sleep apnea (OSA,) not to mention your pee? Well, a new study revealed that people with high uric acid and OSA have a higher risk of death, and the way researchers found out about this was all thanks to cardiovascular disease (aka, heart disease.) Joined by our favorite Medical Advisor, Dr. Carleara Weiss, we’ll do a little digging into some risk factors you may not yet know exist.
With Super Bowl Sunday on the horizon, football is top of mind for many Americans. But did you know that it’s estimated that up to one third of football players in the National Football League (NFL) have sleep apnea? Plus, 52% of former NFL players have been diagnosed with some form of sleep disordered breathing. The numbers don’t lie; there is clearly a widespread epidemic of sleep apnea within the NFL. Why is this the case, and does sleep apnea impact other athletes (and sports) too? Keep reading to find out!
As your sleep specialist continues to narrow down mask options that are a good fit for you, your physical features will also be assessed; factors like whether or not you have facial hair, or if you have a deviated septum, will also play a significant role in your mask selection process. Since a deviated septum can impact your journey to finding the right mask fit, we thought we’d shed some light on which CPAP mask is the best for this condition and why.
If you are a family member, friend, or partner supporting a loved one with sleep apnea, you might be unsure about what, specifically, you can do to help. Here, on behalf of Aeroflow Sleep, I’m breaking down some practical advice for anyone trying to support a loved one with sleep apnea, using 3 easy tricks.
