What Is Inspire For Sleep Apnea?
When you sleep, your airway relaxes and narrows, causing you to stop breathing briefly; this condition is called obstructive sleep apnea. Inspire is a medical device developed to treat it. Inspire delivers gentle stimulation to the tongue and other soft tissues in the throat to keep the airway open and permit normal breathing throughout the […]
What Is A Home Sleep Apnea Test?
Human beings spend one-third of their lives asleep. It’s surprising when you put it that way, but the importance of a good night’s sleep can not be overestimated. Sleep is crucial to good health, so your well-being must know if you have any issues with your sleep. Without proper sleep, your body will not be […]
Sleep Paralysis Demon
Imagine you’re sleeping and, to your horror, find something smothering you in your sleep. You wish to move your head to get a better look at the perpetrator, move your hands to save yourself, and move your legs to run away to safety. But can you do all that? No. With your arms, legs, and […]
Optimal Nap Time
Considerable stigma and judgment revolve around napping during the day. People are judged for being lazy if caught napping at their desk, on the train, or in the car passenger seat since they are not doing something productive while the sun is still out. However, napping is not what the social stigma defines it as. […]
What Is Dyspnea
Dyspnea is a specialized medical terminology used for shortness of breath in individuals who are unable to get enough air, resulting in air hunger, chest tightness, or an inability to breathe properly. Shortness of breath is typically a common symptom of lung and cardiovascular disorders but may also stem from other underlying conditions such as […]
Best Time To Sleep And Wake Up
If it were an ideal world, we would all go to bed early and wake up in the early morning hours after satisfying our sleep requirements for the day. However, that seldom happens in today’s consumerist world, marked by everyday responsibilities and commitments that make following an “early to bed, early to rise” philosophy quite […]
When To Check For A Somnologist
As a vital part of our daily lives, sleep is particularly vulnerable to disturbances that can have serious consequences for our health and well-being. The term “somnology” refers to the study of sleep and sleep disorders by scientists. One who specializes in studying and treating sleep disorders is called a somnologist. Poor sleep quality and […]
