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Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Data Reports

May 6, 2019

  CPAP, AutoPAP, BPAP and ASV machines record a wide range of data that can be downloaded to generate reports and assist in the care of patients with sleep disordered breathing. This enables patients and their attending PAP physicians to confirm the effectiveness of PAP treatment for sleep apnea and can be useful in resolving […]

How Technology Impacts Sleep

August 15, 2018

In our 24/7 technology-driven society, it’s difficult to power down at the end of the day. Most of us are on a screen less than an hour before we turn out the lights. While it may seem relaxing to quietly surf Facebook or curl up in bed with your tablet to watch a Netflix episode, […]

Why Do I Snore?

August 15, 2018

As you begin to drift off to sleep, your muscles relax, including the muscles in your upper throat. If airflow through your upper airway becomes turbulent, the soft tissue in your throat vibrates, which causes a loud rumbling sound. This is snoring. You might snore because of a deviated nasal septum, enlarged tonsils or a […]

How To Sleep At The Cottage

August 15, 2018

It can be difficult sleeping around others when you’re accustomed to the sleep habits of one person or you’re used to dozing off on your own. Unfamiliar breathing, tossing and turning in a squeaky bed or loud snoring can make falling asleep seem like an impossible feat. If you’re worried about sharing a hotel room […]