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Do you snore at night? Snoring while you sleep is probably harming your overall health during the day, too. Everyone has to breathe, but it turns out that snoring might be evidence that you‘re missing ...
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Apria EditorialDo You Have Sleep Apnea? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions
Everyone can suffer from a poor night’s sleep. Sometimes it’s from drinking too much coffee in one day. Other times, stress from the previous day can keep you up for hours. Many factors can negatively ...
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Apria EditorialCPAP vs BiPAP vs APAP: Which Machine Should You Choose?
Three’s a crowd. But picking one option out of three viable CPAP machine sleep therapy options? That’s just as daunting as a crowded room. Fear not! We’re here to discuss the functions of the three Po ...
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Apria EditorialAre you at Risk for an Arrhythmia?
More than 850,000 people in the U.S. are hospitalized for arrhythmia each year, states the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The Center for Disease Control estimates that 2.7 to 6.1 million people i ...
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Apria EditorialAre Sleep Apnea Machines Loud?
Short answer: No, your sleep apnea machine shouldn’t be loud! As the Mayo Clinic states, “Most new models of CPAP devices are almost silent.” But this doesn’t mean there can’t still be some issues wit ...
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Apria Editorial80% of Sleep Apnea Cases Are Undiagnosed
It’s worse than snoring. You have nights of disturbed sleep that leave you tired in the morning. Every morning. The American Sleep Apnea Association estimates that 80% of the cases of sleep apnea are ...
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Apria Editorial7 Ways You’re Sleeping Wrong
Sleep is a valuable thing--worthy of time and effort to make sure it’s the best it can be. Here are seven common ways you may be hurting your sleep. Some of them may be surprising. 1. The only pillo ...
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Apria EditorialSleep Apnea in Children: Symptoms, Treatment Options, and CPAP Therapy
Sleep apnea in children is a serious condition that can affect their quality of life, sleep patterns, and overall development. While this condition is more commonly associated with adults, many childr ...
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Apria EditorialWhy is My CPAP Mask Leaking? Causes and Prevention Tips
Sleeping with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is like scuba diving with a snorkel mask. Every time you take a breath, you resurface with a choke and a splutter. Lack of proper equipment keeps you from d ...
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Apria Editorial4 Must Do’s for Back Sleepers
Do you sleep on your side? On your stomach? Or perhaps on your back? Sleeping on your back has been found to be the healthiest position to sleep in, says the National Sleep Foundation. It is said to m ...