If you watch a lot of TV, it’s likely you’ll see some commercials for CPAP machines at some point. You may also see commercials for devices unlike a traditional CPAP machine, but that serve the same purpose. These machines have been around for quite some time. Some consumers like them, but others loathe them.  Most […]

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Sleep apnea is a form of disturbed sleep characterized by irregular breathing patterns during sleep with many pauses and restarts in breathing.1 It not only affects sleep quality but also could be associated with troubled cognitive functioning affecting concentration, memory, decision-making, and executive function.1 Additionally, sleep quality has been attributed to a role in supporting […]

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Surgery for obstructive sleep apnea may offer relief, but do the benefits outweigh the risks? There’s nothing quite like a good night’s sleep. But for people who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a good night’s sleep can often be difficult to come by. OSA is usually caused by a structural airway issue, frequently a […]

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Are women with sleep apnea more likely to get cancer? Researchers recently investigated the relationship between sleep apnea and cancer. An estimated 50-70 million US adults suffer from sleep apnea. There are three primary types of sleep apnea: obstructive, central, and complex. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form. It occurs when a […]

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Scientists explored another health benefit of CPAP treatment for sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a common problem leading to interruptions of breathing while at sleep, leading to unrefreshing sleep, which in turn leads to daytime drowsiness, anxiety, and low mood. Sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of heart attack, high blood pressure, obesity, […]

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A recent study in ERJ Open Research evaluated the effect of snoring and sleep apnea on cardiovascular health in a group of young athletes. The sudden cardiac death of a young person is a tragic and often unexpected event, especially if the young person is an athlete, and thus considered vigorous and fit. Sudden cardiac […]

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In a recent study, researchers used mice to determine the effects of sleep apnea on the growth of cancer. Sleep apnea is a disorder in which an individual’s breathing stops and starts again periodically during sleep. The two types of sleep apnea are central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea. With central sleep apnea, the […]

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New research reveals the association between the effects of sleep apnea and gout beyond the first year of sleep apnea diagnosis.   Until recently, the effects of sleep apnea on developing gout have not been well studied despite both being associated with high uric acid levels. Gout is a painful condition characterized by inflammation of […]

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