Posted: November 15, 2023
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder with major consequences if untreated. Increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke are known complications of untreated sleep apnea.
Posted: September 11, 2015
Sleep apnea, a disorder that affects thousands of restless sleepers in Calgary, has been linked to a myriad of related health issues, including diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular disease. Since the symptoms of this dangerous affliction arise during slumber, many who suffer from sleep apnea don’t even realize it.
Posted: December 11, 2014
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, one in four Canadian adults is at high risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea. If you’re high-risk or already exhibiting signs of sleep apnea, it’s imperative to seek professional help as soon as possible.
Apnea is diagnosed through a process known as a sleep study. Though at-home testing options are available, most sleep studies are performed at a sleep clinic outfitted with equipment for assessing a sleeping patient’s breathing, heart rate, blood oxygen content and more.
Posted: May 27, 2013
No, snoring is not necessarily the same as sleep apnea. Most people with sleep apnea snore, but not all people who snore have sleep apnea.
If you are concerned your snoring is a sign of sleep apnea, you should contact your physician as soon as possible. Sleep apnea can have serious effects on your health and can make it impossible to get the rest your body and brain need. Only a sleep doctor can determine whether you have sleep apnea.
Snoring can be caused by a number of things including:
Posted: May 20, 2013
The three main ways of treating sleep apnea are:
Lifestyle changes that may alleviate your snoring problems and sleep apnea include:
Dental appliances can be an effective treatment for snoring, as well as mild to moderate cases of sleep apnea.
Posted: November 27, 2012
Snoring and sleep apnea are commonly associated conditions, which can lead to some confusion. They are not the same condition, but they are closely related, and many people with one condition may also suffer from the other.
