Dr. Amy Stringfellow is a board-certified physician answering some of the biggest questions about Sleep Apnea for CPAP.com. In this article, stop by to get the answers you’ve been looking for. Dr. Stringfellow is the owner of Mile Posts Medical, a practice that operates outside of insurance, providing primary care and sleep medicine.
Sleep Apnea is a deadly disease with many health risks. But what risks? What health impacts can you potentially suffer if you don’t treat Sleep Apnea? Find out more in this article!
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration attributes 2.2% of all traffic accident fatalities to drowsy driving. People who drive tired, a symptom of sleep apnea, may not realize how much their lack of sleep affects their driving, which is why undiagnosed sleep apnea is a major concern for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). …
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The American Sleep Apnea Association estimates that 1% to 4% of children may have Sleep Apnea. Sleep Apnea in kids can also contribute to hyperactivity and attention issues, and leads to more serious medical complications. Symptoms of Sleep Apnea in children can be caused by many different risk factors. Read on to learn how Sleep …
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If you suffer from sleep apnea, you are most likely familiar with the brain fog, excessive daytime sleepiness, and other mental and cognitive symptoms that come with this sleeping disorder. However, new research is indicating that chronic sleep apnea may cause ongoing issues, as well. A recent study showed evidence of a link between sleep …
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Updated on February 26, 2019 For many people, including many expectant moms, a restful night’s sleep ends up being anything but. Sleep Apnea, a condition that affects the breathing during sleep, affects as many as 26 percent of pregnant women, according to Contemporary OB/GYN. The connection between Sleep Apnea and pregnancy must be better understood …
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Is Sleep Apnea a disability according to the VA? How could the recent rule changes about Sleep Apnea at the VA impact your disability claim? Can you get SSA disability for Sleep Apnea? The answers to these questions can be found here!
What causes Sleep Apnea? What risk factors should you watch out for? Learn how obesity, smoking, alcohol, and prescription medications all play a role in causing Sleep Apnea. Curious about other risk factors? Find out more!
What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep Apnea is a disease that greatly impacts not only the quality of sleep but many other areas of your life as well. When you sleep, the muscles of the airway relax and collapses. In Sleep Apnea patients, this expansion partially or completely blocks the airway. This can cause you to …
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Learn about the respiratory complications in premature infants that can lead to needing CPAP therapy and oxygen and find out how certain organizations are helping bring CPAP machines, oxygen, and other life-saving technology to preemies all around the world.
