by James Davis | Aug 6, 2021 | CPAP, Sleep Clinic, Trouble Sleeping
There are no specific guidelines for managing OSA in pregnancy. Treatments would be similar to treating the general population: CPAP therapy, oral appliance therapy, upper airway surgery, and positional therapy. CPAP therapy would typically be considered first-line...
by James Davis | Jul 21, 2021 | CPAP, Trouble Sleeping
Obesity has increased in women who are of reproductive age. Furthermore, health conditions related to obesity have also increased, including OSA. Diagnosing and managing OSA in pregnancy is similar to OSA management in women who are not pregnant. However, some facets...
by James Davis | Jun 16, 2021 | CPAP, Sleep Clinic
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one of the most common sleep disorders. OSA occurs when there is reduced airflow when breathing during sleep. This happens because the soft tissues in the upper throat collapse, causing a blockage. OSA is associated with numerous...
by James Davis | Apr 30, 2021 | CPAP, Sleep Clinic, Sleep Study
People who experience excessive daytime sleepiness along with snoring, choking/gasping, episodes of not breathing or stopping breathing during sleep, or have high blood pressure would be considered high risk for having OSA. Other risk factors include obesity, large...
by James Davis | Jan 5, 2021 | CPAP, Sleep Clinic, Sleep Study, Trouble Sleeping
You have just been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Your doctor recommends that you should be started on CPAP therapy. Suppose you are not familiar with CPAP therapy. In that case, there are probably a lot of unanswered questions going through your mind....
