Do I Have to Use a CPAP Machine if I Have Sleep Apnea?
November 19, 2017
Traditionally, doctors treated sleep apnea, the cessation of breathing for ten or more seconds at a time during sleep, using CPAP systems. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is only one option for patients who are suffering from sleep apnea. This is good news since more than 50% of patients with sleep apnea are considered CPAP intolerant due to an inability to adjust to the sounds and sensations of their CPAP systems during sleep. For sleep apnea patients who are CPAP intolerant, a trip to the dentist for a sleep apnea appliance may be a better treatment option.
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Sleepless in Worthington … Is My Fatigue from Sleep Apnea?
October 20, 2017
Do you find yourself still feeling tired throughout the day despite sleeping 7 to 8 hours at night? You may attribute it to stress from work or maybe even a bad mattress; however, the underlying cause could be something you had never expected. A sleep disorder, known as obstructive sleep apnea, can lead to daytime fatigue and an array of other complications when left untreated. If you have noticed that your sleep quality is declining, you may need treatment for sleep apnea in Worthington.
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