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Should you continue your PAP therapy if you tested positive for Covid-19?

CPAP and COVID-19 10 Things you need to know about using your CPAP/BiPAP or ASV during the COVID-19 Pandemic. First is do not stop using your machine.

Here are some interesting tips to avoid a burn out while working from home.

How to Get Enough Sleep and Not Burn Out During Lockdown Lack of sleep can lead to physical ailments and lack of mental focus. There are ways to stay rested, sharp, and motivated while working from home.

Fighting post-viral fatigue. I noticed on a hike this past weekend, that some individuals that got through the
Covid-19 virus a few months back, were still fighting fatigue. This article addresses this topic with encouraging
information.

Fighting post-viral fatigue People recovering from COVID-19 could have some lingering issues to monitor. One of which can be fatigue. The CDC sayslong-hauler syndrome afflicts 35 percent of people who test positive for COVID-19. According to board certified internist Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, long-term, disabling after effects are...

From nightmares to sleepwalking to REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), parasomnias can occur in many forms without the patient even knowing they are experiencing an event. For sleep professionals, it is imperative they can educate patients with parasomnias as these sleep disorders can have lasting and physically damaging effects.

Parasomnias From nightmares to sleepwalking to REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), parasomnias can occur in many forms without the patient even knowing they are experiencing an event. For sleep professionals, it is imperative they can educate patients with parasomnias as these sleep disorders can have lasting an...

This article puts it in clear terms the importance of adherence to therapy, if you been diagnosed or suspected to have sleep apnea, and dangers it can cause on the cardiovascular system.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Stroke Ischemic stroke (or acute stroke) is the second leading cause of long-term disability. Many who suffer from ischemic stroke also have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Currently, ischemic stroke treatment therapies have a very limited therapeutic window and aren’t widely applicable to most patients. ...

"How to start CPAP therapy: the complete guide" is a downloadable eBook that educates new patients on how to start CPAP therapy successfully. Follow the link to get this useful information provided by ResMed.
https://media.resmed.com/sites/3/20191119190104/sleep-apnea-how-to-start-cpap-therapy-guide-ebook-amer-eng.pdf

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COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the global economy, public health systems and upended industries from tourism to summer camps. Now, doctors from around the world say they’re seeing an influx in patients with disrupted sleep patterns linked to financial anxiety, fears of the virus or a lack of daily routine. Check of some of these tips for getting better sleep.

'COVIDsomnia': Why the pandemic is messing with people's sleep COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the global economy, public health systems and upended industries from tourism to summer camps. Now, doctors from around the world say they’re seeing an influx in patients with disrupted sleep patterns.

During these difficult times, we are hearing more and more patients claiming to be experiencing insomnia. Here are some useful tips that may useful if you are having problem getting and/or staying asleep. If these tips aren't enough to break you out of your chronic insomnia cycle, it’s time to consult an insomnia expert.

Sleep Hygiene Doesn't Cure Insomnia—Do This Instead Insomnia is one of the most frustrating experiences in our modern existence. You stare up at the ceiling (or worse, at the red numbers on a clock), mind buzzing with random thoughts, tossing and turning while everyone else snores away blissfully. It can really drive a person crazy! Everyone has ins

For more than half of American workers, home and work now are one and the same. And while the stay-at-home orders that created millions of work-from-home jobs overnight reduced the potential spread of COVID-19, they also brought an unexpected side effect: a change in sleep habits.

Try these nine tips to reclaim a good night’s sleep and establish a better work-home balance:

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If you're tired of being jolted awake by beeping, try waking up to a faux-sunrise inside your bedroom.
This is a good informative article doing price and function comparisons.

Ditch your morning alarm for these wake-up lights Plus, how to DIY your own.

An Update on Wearables With Sleep Monitoring From smart watches to earbuds, wearables and their sleep technology are expanding. Learn about the latest sleep updates related to wearables.

I can't stress this enough, I lost a quick 20-25 lbs once I got back to sleeping a quality 7-8 hours a night. Key word here is "quality".

Can Sleep Deprivation Make You Fat? A growing body of research has suggested that poor sleep quality is linked to an increased risk of obesity by deregulating appetite, which in turn leads to more calorie consumption.

Here is a more condensed and printable form of information
regarding COVID-19 and Home Positive Airway
Pressure (PAP) Therapy. Click on the link.

https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1164/rccm.2020C6

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Are you on PAP therapy or know someone who is? Read and feel free to share this valuable information on COVID-19 and how it can effect you and your loved ones.
Coronavirus FAQs: CPAP tips for sleep apnea patients

Coronavirus FAQs: CPAP tips for sleep apnea patients | AASM The AASM responds to questions about the coronavirus (COVID-19) that were submitted by patients who use CPAP therapy to treat obstructive sleep apnea.

Even after a rocky start, Marilyn was able to take action and overcome the early challenges that first time CPAP users normally experience. It's an all too familiar topic I encountered discussing this topic with new patients, as to why they had given up on their therapy to begin with. It's the reason we have implemented an open policy, here at U.C.C., to help patients initially and throughout their therapy.

http://www.thecourierexpress.com/opinion/columns/marilyn_secco/revisiting-my-fight-with-a-cpap-machine/article_adedcff1-160e-5be2-a71f-ff92a0f40973.html

Revisiting my fight with a CPAP machine Five months ago I wrote about my struggles while trying to get used to using a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine every night. At that time, all I could

We hear this repeating story from our patients and it brings us comfort hearing great feedback from them, time and time again. 😁

https://www.cantondailyledger.com/news/20181006/sleep-study-saved-my-life

A sleep study saved my life Snoring so loudly that I kept everyone else awake, always feeling exhausted, and even falling asleep while standing up in the plumbing department at

CPAP Side-Effects: We all hope for the perfect therapy and/or medical treatment to be flawless and maintenance free but in reality there may be a few bumps on the road on your way to a better life. Here are some common side effects of CPAP therapy, you may or may not encounter, as well as probable solutions to remedy them and get you back on track.

https://www.sleepassociation.org/sleep-treatments/cpap-machines-masks/cpap-side-effects/

CPAP Side Effects | American Sleep Association A review of the most common CPAP machine side effects and what you can do to prevent or reduce problems while using CPAP.

It's great that I received this article since I personally take this supplement for better stamina and slower cell aging. Apparently, it has many other great benefits, including better sleep.

https://thesleepdoctor.com/2019/09/25/nad-youthful-curcadian-rhythm-supplement/

Is NAD the Sleep and Circadian Rhythms Supplement You’ve Been Searching for? NAD+ is a supplement that has a positive impact on the regulation of circadian rhythms and may help you sleep better and have more energy, here's why.

Who knew that the estimated economic cost of sleep deficiency is at $411 billion a year!

Feeling sleep-deprived? Doctors and police officers are too, study says About one-third of Americans aren't sleeping enough, especially those who work in health care or law enforcement

A lot of people that I come across want information regarding the most common sleep disorder OSA (obstructive sleep apnea). Here is a page of an article that contains clear information on the definition, symptoms and risks associated with it. There are different types of treatments out there but if you have a strong suspicion you or a loved one may have OSA, encourage them to get checked by a board certified sleep specialist that could further explain and treat their condition. We have two of the best in the valley.

Dr. Tavares and Luis had the pleasure to be at Sun City Anthem to inform and educate patients on Lung and Sleep health. The audience was very interested and engaged by asking several questions throughout the presentation. The great folks at Sun City Anthem were eager to ask and get more information after the presentation. It was a good time to get to know members of this community and to assist them with many of their concerns they had about Lung Health and Sleep Medicine solutions such as PAP therapy. Overall a great showing and thank you Sun City Anthem for having us there.

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We offer Pulmonary Function Testing, In Lab Sleep Studies, Home Sleep Studies and complete Sleep and Pulmonary services by our MDs. One place has it all to serve you better.

Need an in house sleep study? Check out our newly renovated sleep rooms for your comfort. They offer sleep number beds, impeccably clean linen and surroundings, ambient lighting, sound machines, USB chargers and more.

You know who you are. Try some or all of these and give your loved one a restful night... :-D

Treatment Options for Snoring (Some You Can Try Tonight) Learn about the various treatment options for snoring, including medications, surgery, weight loss, devices, and oral appliances.

Here are some good tips if you wake up in the morning "with your tongue as dry as the Sahara desert."

Discover How to Use CPAP and Avoid Dry Mouth Due to Mouth Breathing If you mouth breathe, you can still use CPAP without suffering from dry mouth. Learn how treatments to open the nose may help.

This article answers a common question as to how often and why you should clean your cpap equipment. Also, it gives some good insight on some of those advertised cleaners.

Can Your CPAP Mask Make You Sick? Can continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) make me sick? Learn the risks and 6 ways to avoid any infections with CPAP use with proper cleaning.

Sleep Apnea Symptoms

United Critical Care on Google Why is sleep apnea so often overlooked? Because its symptoms are so broad. Beyond sleep disruptions and other bedtime symptoms, you may also have depression, fatigue, trouble concentrating, a dry mouth and sore throat, or any number of other symptoms.Sleep apnea disrupts more than just your good nig...

Our fragmented lifestyles and technological advancements, that make us capable to be productive 24/7, have finally caught up to us with
very serious consequences to our health.

How our body clocks can make or break our health A fresh discovery offers a more detailed picture of how disrupted body clocks can lead to poor health, exposing us to problems such as diabetes or cancer.

In this ever increasing competitive world, something as simple as this can gain you a competitive advantage...

Why do we sleep? Scientists find brain repair mechanism How does sleep act in the brain, at the cellular level? A new study in zebrafish identifies and explains the beneficial effects of slumber.