Telehealth is a hot topic. Although its recent rise is partially linked with the decline in in-person visits during the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth has in fact been heralded as the ‘next big thing’ in healthcare for more than a decade. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has announced its commitment to advancing the use…
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Whether it’s for vacation, work, or other reasons, there are many who think they can just leave their CPAP machine at home for a few days because they mistakenly believe they can go without using positive airway pressure during their time away. The idea of packing and bringing their equipment with them. However, sleep apnea…
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Maybe you had a string of nights when you couldn’t fall asleep. Or: A friend may have recommended that you have a sleep study. A loved one may have complained about your snoring or joked about your antics while asleep. Or you awakened recently not feeling well rested and wondered why. Do you need a…
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Good news! The days of large shield-shaped masks reminiscent of old-school deep-sea diving are gone. Today, the CPAP masks are smaller, lighter, and less complicated to adjust and wear, and definitely more comfortable. Here’s a breakdown of the 3main types of CPAP masks: (Keep in mind… there are dozens of styles, sizes, and brands to…
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Here is a series on abbreviations you are likely to encounter during your visits to a sleep specialist or sleep center. This fourth section highlights terms that start with the letters S through Z. See also: Sleep Medicine Acronyms (From APAP to Zzzz): Part 1, A-D Sleep Medicine Acronyms (From APAP to Zzzz): Part 2,…
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Here is a series on abbreviations you are likely to encounter during your visits to a sleep specialist or sleep center. This third section highlights terms that start with the letters N through R. See also: Sleep Medicine Acronyms (From APAP to Zzzz): Part 1, A-D Sleep Medicine Acronyms (From APAP to Zzzz): Part 2,…
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It can be frustrating trying to understand medical jargon of any kind. Sleep medicine acronyms are no exception. Here is a series on abbreviations you are likely to encounter during your visits to a sleep specialist or sleep center. This second section highlights terms that start with the letters E through M. Sleep Medicine Acronyms…
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If you can’t sleep tonight, or didn’t sleep last night, chances are, one of the reasons listed below explains why: 14 reasons why you can’t sleep at night You have racing thoughts You slept in late or took a nap Your bed partner is a snoring machine (this includes both human and pet partners) You’re…
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Here is a series on abbreviations you are likely to encounter during your visits to a sleep specialist or sleep center. This first section highlights terms that start with the letters A through D. Sleep Medicine Acronyms (A-D) A AHI Apnea Hypopnea Index. A metric used to measure the severity of sleep apnea. It is…
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Hypersomnolence , or feeling tired all the time despite having adequate sleep at night, can be problematic for anyone who needs to stay awake and alert during the day. While sometimes the causes of hypersomnolence are clear going to bed too late and waking up too early, having a sleep disorder, practicing poor sleep hygiene,…
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If you’ve just received the results of your sleep study and discovered you need CPAP (or some other version of PAP therapy ) to treat your sleep apnea, you may be surprised to find there are several ways to go about sourcing and purchasing your equipment and supplies. Shopping for CPAP To help you decide…
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