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 | 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 | Apr 14, 2021 | Sleep Clinic, Sleep Study, Trouble Sleeping
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common sleep disorder relating to sleep and abnormalities in breathing. It most commonly occurs in males but can affect any sex, even young children. It is estimated that over 900 million people in the world have OSA. OSA does...
by James Davis | Feb 24, 2021 | Sleep Clinic, Sleep Study, Trouble Sleeping
The Twilight Clinic knows all too well that Insomnia is a very common sleep disorder that affects many people. We all have suffered from insomnia at some point in our lives. It can be difficult to treat insomnia because it deals with many different variables. There...
by James Davis | Feb 3, 2021 | Sleep Clinic, Sleep Study, Trouble Sleeping
One of the most common sleep disorders that people seek treatment for is insomnia. In general, people with insomnia complain of difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep. As a result, their daytime functioning is impaired. Additionally, insomnia is often accompanied...
