Sleep Apnea Treatment Centers of America

01/10/2019

A new study is providing further evidence that floppy eyelids may be a sign of sleep apnea. The study found that 53 percent of sleep apnea patients had upper eyelids that were lax and rubbery.

12/14/2018

Do you have any experiences with drowsy driving? Leave a comment and share your thoughts.

Drowsy driving is a health risk that we’ve written about on a number of occasions. But given the dangers of drowsy driving — as well as its continuing presence in the news — we’re taking another look at this public health epidemic.

12/10/2018

Up to 60% of people with COPD-OSA Overlap Syndrome don’t use their masks properly. But symptoms improve and flare-ups decrease when masks are used as prescribed.

We can help — learn more and see if you, OR your friends or family, are eligible to participate: https://www.o2verlap.org/portal?REFER=COPDFFacebook5

Monitoring and Peer Support to Improve Treatment Adherence and Outcomes in patients with Overlap Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Sleep Apnea via a Large PCORnet Collaboration (O2VERLAP)

10/19/2018

MAJOR LEAGUE RELIEF: ASTROS PITCHER WANTS TO HELP STUDENT WHO SUFFERS FROM SLEEP APNEA

A sleep apnea diagnosis helped Astros pitcher Josh James jump to the majors, and he's hoping to help another student do the same.

10/12/2018

A US survey, conducted by The Harris Poll and sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, asked more than 300 sleep apnea patients and more than 300 partners of people living with sleep apnea about key topics connected to their experiences with excessive daytime sleepiness.

The survey found that than one-third (36%) of patients said their excessive daytime sleepiness has caused them to miss out on activities or events, avoid social situations, or give up activities. In addition, 17% of patients said excessive daytime sleepiness has led to problems at work (such as missing a deadline or meeting, being disciplined at work, losing/leaving a job, making a special arrangement, or missing out on opportunities like a raise or promotion), and 14% have fallen asleep at the wheel of a motorized vehicle (either stopped at a light/sign or while driving) in the last 12 months.

A US survey, conducted by The Harris Poll and sponsored by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, asked more than 300 sleep apnea patients and more than 300 partners of people living with sleep apnea about key topics connected to their experiences with excessive daytime sleepiness.

08/24/2018

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was identified as an independent predictor of potentially dangerous lipid levels in a large cross-sectional analysis involving adults in Europe without a diagnosis of hyperlipidemia.

Independent predictor of higher LDL, total cholesterol

08/07/2018

Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, arises from what is basically a mechanical problem. During sleep the patient’s tongue falls back against his or her soft palate, and the soft palate and uvula fall back against the back of the throat, effectively closing the airway.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, arises from what is basically a mechanical problem. During sleep the patient’s tongue falls back against his or her soft palate, and the soft palate and uvula fall back against the back of the throat, effectively closing the airway. Result: ...

07/31/2018

Overnight treatment with supplemental oxygen among patients with obstructive sleep apnea who had previously been on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) was found to eliminate morning blood pressure elevations and substantially reduce hypoxia in a newly reported study.

Hypoxia main cause of BP rise in OSA, study suggests

07/17/2018

Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most valuable things you can do for your health. When you’re asleep, your body is able to regrow and rejuvenate.

Sleep apnea can be a difficult condition to diagnose. It requires a person being monitored for their entire sleeping period in a medical setting, sometimes multiple times, to prove breathing patterns are consistently irregular. Sleep studies like…

07/02/2018

Sleep apnea can be downright deadly, and not just for those who have it. It’s associated with a greater risk of depression, heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular conditions, as well as insulin resistance.

There are many treatment options for a problem that can be downright deadly.