Sleep Care Knowledge Center

Unlike the common cold that gets better with prescribed medication, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic sleep disorder. Lifestyle changes may help improve symptoms, but successful CPAP therapy is a necessary part of your long-term health and well-being. What Causes Sleep Apnea? OSA is caused when breathing repeatedly stops for brief periods throughout the night. This happens ...

Alcohol consumption is a popular part of social interaction. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 2.3 gallons of alcohol per person are consumed annually in the United States. That’s roughly nine drinks per week per person.1 We do know there is a correlation between alcohol consumption and sleep apnea; research indicates that alcohol ...

The two main sleep disorders are sleep apnea and insomnia. Sleep is a critical part of a healthy life, directly tied to mental alertness, improved quality of life, and also long-term physical and mental health. People often consult their physician for a range of medical issues, yet ignore their inability to get a good night’s sleep. Sleep-related problems ...

When it comes to a good night’s sleep, your comfort is a priority. But did you know that your sleeping position may be affecting your quality of sleep? For people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), your sleep position may be related to the frequency and intensity of apnea episodes throughout the night.1 When it comes to a good ...

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a potentially deadly sleep disorder that affects over 25 million Americans.1 In this condition, an individual's breathing cuts off at times causing the throat muscles to relax and block the airflow. Next, the brain reacts by forcing the body to wake up, as the individual wakes up gasping ...

About 90 million Americans suffer from snoring. While snoring may seem to be a relatively harmless problem, the reality is that as many as half of those who snore may be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Throughout the night, OSA can interrupt your breathing making it extremely difficult to sleep. This happens as the throat muscles relax, ...