ARTICLES | A Better Sleep - Part 15

August 29, 2019January 30, 2021

How is Obstructive Sleep Apnea diagnosed?

Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) – how is it diagnosed?

Sleep disordered breathing, which includes snoring, obstructive sleep apnea and UARS, continues to be poorly screened, diagnosed and managed – in this post, we discuss how it can be diagnosed.

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August 23, 2019January 30, 2021

What effects of Sleep Disordered Breathing’s could affect me?

The Effects of Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

It makes you tired right – so, if you’re not tired and sleep well, you’re OK? No. What if you sleep “like a log”? No. What if you don’t snore? No. What if you’re a slim, athletic woman who sleeps well and doesn’t snore? No, sorry, you could still be affected. Continue reading “What effects of Sleep Disordered Breathing’s could affect me?”

August 15, 2019January 30, 2021

Was your diagnosis missed? Was there a missed opportunity for health?

You have been diagnosed with X, Y or Z but is this the correct diagnosis?

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August 9, 2019January 30, 2021

The Tragedy of of obstructive sleep apnea and sleep deprivation.

It is estimated that moderate level OSA can increase the chances of a MVA by up to 10 times that of those unaffected by the disease.

Strangely this question may be asked of commercial drivers but not private drivers, who outnumber commercial drivers on the roads. Continue reading “The Tragedy of of obstructive sleep apnea and sleep deprivation.”

August 2, 2019January 30, 2021

Does Obstructive sleep apnea affect my emotions and my dreams?

Do you suffer dreams or nightmares, especially about drowning?

While it sounds likely and I’ve heard it reported, studies about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and dreaming don’t seem to support either more or less dreaming with obstructive sleep apnea. Continue reading “Does Obstructive sleep apnea affect my emotions and my dreams?”