Can Hypertension Cause Sleep Apnea?
Hypertension, or ‘high blood pressure,’ is one of several conditions that can potentially increase the risk of obstructive sleep apnea. Mayo Clinic indicates that heart failure, type 2 diabetes, lung conditions like asthma, some hormonal disorders, a history of...
Is Sleep Apnea Dangerous?
Sleep apnea isn’t necessarily a health emergency, but if left unaddressed, some people find that their symptoms worsen, become more severe, or contribute to greater health risks due to the impacts of long-term sleep disruptions and the strain on their...
What Does Sleep Apnea Sound Like?
People with sleep apnea make unique sounds during sleep, such as snoring, gasping for air, snorting, and intermittent breathing pauses. Sleep apnea can be a serious condition, especially if it threatens your ability to perform your daily duties and live a fulfilling...
Is Sleep Apnea a Disability?
Sleep apnea isn’t officially recognized as a disability, but it can be considered one in certain situations. Its classification depends on several factors, including its severity and the kind of impact it has on your daily life–particularly, your ability to work. In...
How to Cure Sleep Apnea Naturally at Home Without a CPAP
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines are commonly used to manage the symptoms of sleep apnea. They work by helping to keep your airways open, with the aim of improving sleep quality and reducing the risks of serious secondary conditions. However, many...Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS
Dylan Petkus, author of the #1 Amazon Best Seller Sleep Apnea Solution, is on a mission to educate people about alternatives for sleep apnea so they are not limited by their condition or trapped by options that don’t provide full resolution.
He earned his Master’s of Science in Physiology at Pennsylvania State University where he was awarded a research fellowship and was a peer-reviewed published author.
He went on to earn both his Master’s in Public Health and Medical Degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. While he has an MD, he is not licensed by choice to put the power of health back in your hands with high-quality health education.
He knows the frustration of CPAPs and pushing through every single day with exhaustion, brain fog, and other issues that come along with it. Through his own research, he found a way to beat his own sleep apnea naturally by restoring natural breathing.
Frustrated by limited options for sleep apnea, he strives to help educate and empower those with sleep apnea and other issues to live fuller, healthier lives.