Sleep disorders | A Better Sleep - Part 3

August 21, 2020January 31, 2021

The History of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?

The History of OSA / SDB.

The history of sleep medicine is a fascinating one, and that of obstructive sleep apnea no less! From its suspicion less than 200 years ago to a multi-billion industry and acceptance of epidemic proportions today – with no end in sight as the cases increase year by year, largely unrecognized, undiagnosed and poorly treated. Continue reading “The History of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?”

August 14, 2020January 31, 2021

What are the Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea ?

The symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that many people struggle with. Left unmanaged, it can be very dangerous.

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April 3, 2020January 31, 2021

REM Sleep, obstructive sleep apnea and death.

During sleep, the sleeper should cycle between REM and non-REM sleep. REM stands for rapid eye movement because during this stage of sleep the eyes move rapidly which doesn’t happen in non-REM (NREM) sleep.

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March 20, 2020January 31, 2021

What is Upper Airway resistance Syndrome (UARS)?

Upper airway resistance syndrome is a disease that most physicians either have never heard of or don’t believe exists …

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January 24, 2020January 31, 2021

What is Fatal familial insomnia

POSTED ON JUNE 5, 2019 – Stephen Bray

We know that healthy sleep is necessary – here we see the other extreme, those who will never sleep again… ever!

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