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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Epilepsy is a complex neurological condition with well-established ties to sleep health. Its 2-way relationship with the sleep-wake cycle makes it difficult to diagnose, especially for those who only have epileptic seizures at night (nocturnal seizures). What is epilepsy and why does it share such common ground with sleep disorders? Types of epilepsy Epilepsy is…
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Imagine their surprise, then, when they discover they need to go back to the sleep center and take part in yet another sleep study? This doesn’t always happen; some sleep studies identify sleep disorders other than sleep apnea, and they usually only require one trip to the sleep lab for diagnosis. For those who do…
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For those starting continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy ( or other types of PAP therapy ) for the first time, there are lots of unknowns to consider. We try to take the fear of the unknown out of the process because we know that the better prepared and educated you are about your therapy,…
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It’s easy to blame the Thanksgiving turkey for causing your late-day lethargy on this day of feasting. After all, the poor bird can’t speak for itself, and it’s the centerpiece of most holiday meals in the United States. We believe our nationally shared “food coma” on the last Thursday in November is directly caused by…
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If that loved one in your life is a CPAP user, we can help you solve that problem. CPAP users are used to keeping on top of supply replacement and replenishment when it comes to CPAP tubing, CPAP masks, CPAP filters, and cleaning supplies. But they may not be as vigilant about less pragmatic concerns.…
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Seattleites love their coffee. According to a coffee culture article in The Daily Beast,we number35 coffee shops for every 100,00 residents, making us the most caffeine-saturatedAmerican city. (Another fun fact: we frequently rank as having the most bookstores per capita, too.) At $36 per month, our average personal monthly coffee budget is also one of…
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CPAP users fall into this category.Without a steady source of power or a ready backup option (like a battery pack), your CPAP machinewill stop running when the power goes out.You’ll begetting bywithout treatment for your apnea until the gridcomes backonline. Similarly, if you’re traveling and you don’t have a reliable source of compatible electric current…
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If you are a nocturnal or sleep bruxer, your upper and lower teeth come clench together forcefully during the night with a pressure of up to 700 pounds per square inch. (Normal daytime pressure, if you were to clench your teeth right now while reading this article, would be 200 pounds per square inch.) There…
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Vaping: what’s in the e-cigarette cartridge, exactly? A typical e-cigarette cartridge, or vape cartridge, is an electronic nicotine delivery system.When you inhale an e-cigarette or vape product, you’re breathing in a heated chemical aerosol or vapor that nearly always contains nicotine, the highly addictive substance found in cigarettes and other tobacco products. Many smokers or…
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For some people, the frustration of using CPAP has nothing to do with the actual application of the therapy. They may truly love using their mask and enjoy its benefits. However, they may have a different problem: unreliable access to electricity to run their machines. For some, it’s due to a busy travel schedule that…
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