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How Do I Know if I Have Sleep Apnea?

  Identifying sleep apnea generally requires a thorough assessment conducted by a healthcare professional. This typically begins with a conversation about your symptoms and medical background. The following steps can assist you in gauging whether you might be experiencing sleep apnea read more here
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Is CPAP Harder to Manage in Dryer Weather?

  Dry weather can potentially make using a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine more challenging for some individuals.  CPAP therapy  involves delivering a continuous stream of air to help keep the airways open during sleep, and the moisture in this air is important for comfort and effectiveness. In dry weather conditions, especially during winter or in arid climates, the air can become dry, and this dryness may affect individuals using CPAP therapy in the following ways read more here

Heart, Bowels and Mind and How your Sleep is Related

  It’s crucial to prioritize good sleep hygiene and aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night to support heart health and overall well-being. Some individuals may be more sensitive to sleep disturbances than others. When you consistently get insufficient sleep or experience sleep disturbances, it can have a negative impact on your health. Today we are going to discuss the top 3 areas of disturbance experienced today due to lack of sleep read more here

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Dangers & Treatment

OSA stands for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, which is a sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s airway is partially or completely blocked during sleep, causing them to stop breathing for brief periods of time. These breathing interruptions can last from a few seconds to a minute and can occur repeatedly throughout the night, disrupting normal sleep patterns and leading to a range of symptoms such as loud snoring, daytime fatigue, morning headaches, and difficulty concentrating. OSA is a serious condition that requires medical attention, as it can increase the risk of other health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. At Dream Sleep Respiratory we are here to answer all your questions and be your partner in OSA treatments read more here

Top Myths about CPAP

  Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a common  treatment for sleep apnea , a disorder that causes breathing interruptions during sleep. However, there are several common myths associated with CPAP therapy that may deter people from seeking treatment or adhering to their prescribed therapy. Here are a few of the most common myths about CPAP read more here

Home Oxygen 101

  When the body is low on oxygen, it may not be able to produce enough energy to sustain an active lifestyle. Supplemental oxygen therapy can help improve oxygen delivery to the body’s tissues, allowing individuals with low oxygen levels to maintain a more active lifestyle. Here are a few ways oxygen therapy can help. read more here 

Medistrom CPAP Batteries – They’ve got you covered!

A concern that CPAP patients commonly deal with is how they are going to accommodate their machines during their summer camping trips, road trips, or even air travel. Diligent users know how awful they can feel after a couple of CPAP-less nights, but often feel they have no other option if they want to enjoy the summer months traveling or outdoors and don’t have easy access to a power source. Luckily, there is a solution: Medistrom’s portable CPAP batteries! What are they? Medistrom CPAP batteries have a few different functions: Backup power source for CPAP machines Backup power source for various handheld electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets, and cameras Portable battery for CPAP units (or any of the above devices) This means that the battery can be used simply as a backup if you’re concerned about a finnicky power supply, or as a portable power source when there is limited or no access to electricity, such as at a campsite or on an airplane. Read more here…