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 | 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 | Mar 24, 2021 | Sleep Study, Trouble Sleeping
When should you seek professional help for insomnia? Insomnia is a very common sleep disorder. The main characteristics include difficulty falling and staying asleep, waking up at night, not falling back asleep, and waking up too early. There are many different causes...
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...
