Sleep apnea is a serious condition that affects more than 30 million Americans who suffer from lack of restorative sleep.
The majority are undiagnosed and unaware of their condition.
Typical symptoms include heavy snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue, difficulty with concentration or memory, among many others.
Untreated, sleep apnea can lead to serious health consequences.
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Some sleep apnea symptoms:
Learn about the importance of sleep and the different types of sleep apneas. Familiarize yourself with diagnosis, testing, treatment options, and how to cope with the life-long effects of sleep apnea. You can help reduce the effects of sleep apnea by making healthy choices like getting restorative sleep, eating right and staying active. It’s also important to follow recommended screening guidelines, which can help detect certain sleep apnea early on.
We envision a world in which most people suffering from sleep apnea are diagnosed, aware, educated and treated. This serious syndrome, when left untreated has a large influence on quality of life and multiple life-threatening implications. Yet it is highly treatable. Unfortunately it is estimated that more than 80% of people suffering from sleep apnea are undiagnosed. To help those living with sleep apnea, we work relentlessly to promote
Learn about the importance of sleep and the different types of sleep apneas. Familiarize yourself with diagnosis, testing, treatment options, and how to cope with the life-long effects of sleep apnea. You can help reduce the effects of sleep apnea by making healthy choices like getting restorative sleep, eating right and staying active. It’s also important to follow recommended screening guidelines, which can help detect certain sleep apnea early on.
A device that is an effective treatment for sleep apnea patients; delivers air into airways through a specially designed face or nasal mask or pillows. These machines are called “bilevel” because they have two air pressure settings:
· When you breathe in, BPAP machines deliver more air pressure. This is called inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP).
· When you breathe out, the machine reduces the air pressure. This is called expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP)
