You may rightly feel excited and hopeful when you first receive your oral appliance for obstructive sleep apnea. After all, this treatment could improve your health and your daily quality of life. But what if you find that it is difficult to adjust to wearing your appliance? This blog post discusses why that may happen and provides a few tips to help you get used to your treatment.
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Very often, snoring is mentioned as a major sign that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be present. People are also admonished to seek medical care if their partner sees them stop breathing at night. But what if you live alone? You may not know if you snore or have pauses in breathing. Of course, you could record yourself while you sleep, but you should also look for other signs of sleep apnea, including the following:
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If you snore, the situation can be embarrassing for you and bothersome for your partner. But did you know that your snoring could indicate something about your health? How loudly you snore might also provide important information about your wellness. What is the connection between snoring loudness and health? This blog post provides fascinating information.
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Snoring and sleep apnea are often mentioned together because they frequently occur in the same people. However, these conditions are not the same. In order to manage your health properly, you should understand the differences between them. This blog post provides some important information that can help you to keep a close eye on the quality of your sleep.
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A recent estimate states that around 2 in 5 adults have obesity. Sadly, many of those individuals find it difficult to get high-quality sleep due to obstructive sleep apnea. It is not a coincidence that these two problems often occur together. In fact, sleep apnea and weight gain can create a vicious cycle that is difficult to escape from. How exactly are these issues related, and what can you do to cope with both of them? This blog post provides some practical information.
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can have devastating consequences for your overall health. Fortunately, treatment can minimize OSA’s impact and protect your head-to-toe wellness. Still, you might wonder about the financial aspect of your care. Will your medical insurance cover your sleep apnea treatment? This blog post provides important information.
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When you were a child, did your parents tell you to go to bed at a specific time each night? Back then, you might have complained because you felt like you were forced to sleep when you didn’t want to. The truth is, though, that a nightly bedtime routine is highly beneficial for everyone — including adults with sleep apnea! This blog post discusses the value of such a routine and how you can start to establish good habits.
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