Getting sleep testing can be an overwhelming experience. You probably have a ton of questions floating through your mind: do you really need one? What is the process? How much does it cost? What are my options? These are all valid questions that you should take into consideration when scheduling and completing a sleep study. But let’s address some high level concerns first.  A sleep apnea test is designed to measure your vitals while you sleep in order to determine whether or not you suffer from an excess of “apnea events.” These are excessive or elongated periods where you stop...

CPAP therapy can be a daunting prospect for many people. Sleep is such a vital part of our day to day life, and the idea of adding something new and different into our routines can be overwhelming. In fact, panic attacks and other forms of generalized anxiety can occur in those starting CPAP therapy. The University of California, Berkeley released a study in 2012 that showed sleep apnea sufferers are already prone to releasing anxiety and panic hormones when they have choking, or apnea, events in their sleep.  Because these hormones are already a common occurrence, having a CPAP mask...

When it comes to the side-effects of untreated sleep apnea, there are a number of well-known risks, such as the increased risk of hypertension, greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, as well as other risks. However, recent research has begun to uncover a connection between untreated sleep apnea and increased dementia.  Studies Link Sleep Apnea To Increased Dementia Risks Here at ApneaMed, we do our best to stay on top of the latest research when it comes to sleep apnea. The studies which link sleep apnea to increased risks of developing dementia are still limited in scope, based on...

At this point in time, most people living in developed nations know that smoking is bad for you. However, smoking is also very addictive, so even with the understanding that smoking is harmful isn't always enough.  But if you are looking for one more reason to toss the cigarettes out of your life, how about this—research has shown that smoking can make your obstructive sleep apnea much worse.  Studies Show Negative Impact Of Smoking On Sleep Apnea Interestingly, a 2014 study has indicated that not only does smoking make obstructive sleep apnea worse, but it is also linked to aggravated...

Sleep apnea is not a new medical issue, and thanks to advancements in medical science, there many options available when it comes to treatment. You can even take care of the whole process at your home with ApneaMed—from ordering a home sleep apnea test to purchasing CPAP equipment for sleep apnea treatment.   However, it took some time to reach this point. To help highlight how far sleep apnea treatment has come below is a short history of the CPAP machine and the technology that allows millions to live their lives more comfortably and healthily.   Treatment Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Before...