The Alaskan Summer of 2019 will go down in the books certainly as a record hot one. It will also be remembered as one peppered with constant, long-lasting wildfires producing so much smoke it blocked out our beautiful scenery and made it difficult for many Alaskans to breath outside.
Topics: sleep apnea, cpap accessories, breathing, smoke, wildfires
Many busy people have trouble falling asleep. At the same time, some of them find themselves unable to sleep calmly and often wake up during the night. Anxiety while sleeping is also very common among people that experience stress on a daily basis.
Topics: sleep apnea, work, calm
It is a known fact that a night without enough sleep can lead to a rather grumpy morning. But, sleep deprivation does not come with yawns and red eyes only. Of course, not having those six to eight hours of sleep every night is common nowadays.
Topics: sleep apnea, stress, mood
Previously we discussed how not all patients with sleep apnea fit the typical profile of someone suffering from the sleep disorder. The notion that mostly middle aged, overweight men are the ones likely to develop sleep apnea is a misconception that often leads to misdiagnosis in atypical patients with sleep apnea.
And while it's true that heavyset men over the age of 40 are the highest "at risk" group for having sleep apnea, it by no means is a comprehensive representation of all sleep apnea sufferers.
For example, women with sleep apnea are often mistreated for other sleep disorders such as insomnia because many general practitioners hold tight to the belief that women aren't as likely to have sleep apnea as men.
Here we hope to shed light on how age plays a role in the development of sleep apnea, and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments that my differ based on a patient's age.
Topics: sleep apnea, sleep and children, sleep and elderly
Sleep plays an important role in emotional and physical well-being, but research shows it may also help determine who gets cancer and how successfully they recover. In a study that looked at 1,200 women diagnosed with breast tumors between 2005 and 2008, rates were 30 percent higher in those who worked shifts versus regular schedules, and researchers found similar results in men with prostate tumors.
Topics: sleep apnea, cancer, cbt
At The Alaska Sleep Clinic one of our missions is to bring foreward as much information on sleep disorders as possible. When you hear that approximately 20 million U.S. adults suffer from sleep apnea it's enough to raise your eyebrows. But when you hear that of those 20 million sufferers, around 80% of them go undiagnosed, it's enough to make your eyes bulge out of your head.
Many of these people with untreated sleep apnea don't even realize they have a sleep disorder and are completely unaware that the reason they're tired all the time is because they're not really sleeping well at night. Others may realize they have a problem but either are (irrationally) afraid of the cost of a sleep study, or are unaware of the long term consequences of undiagnosed, sleep apnea.
Topics: sleep apnea
Being a mom can be as rewarding as it is difficult. With all the joy comes challenges, such as not getting enough sleep. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 90% of parents believe that sleep is very important in their lives for their own wellbeing and that of their family. But how many moms are getting enough sleep?
Topics: sleep apnea, Sleep Tips, moms
Obstructive sleep apnea is a fairly common sleep disorder. It is estimated that approximately 20 million adults in the U.S. suffer from the disorder. And while sleep apnea is fairly common, many people go undiagnosed for the disorder. In fact, it's estimated that up to 80% of people with sleep apnea don't get the disorder diagnosed.
Some of these people may have mild symptoms of sleep apnea and don't recognize many of the symptoms as being a sleep disorder. And others may not understand the serious nature that untreated sleep apnea can have on their lives. What's even worse is that sleep apnea is one of the easiest sleep disorders to treat. Through the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, or alternative treatment options, symptoms of sleep apnea can be managed quite easily.
Topics: sleep apnea
Camping enthusiasts that live in climates with drastic temperature changes do not want a limited time to explore the outdoors. But in order to stay safe while camping in the frigid tundra, especially snowy or icy covered regions, requires smart planning and research.
Topics: sleep apnea, winter, camping
