by Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS (Not Licensed By Choice) | Aug 27, 2024 | Sleep Apnea
There are many types of sleep apnea, including obstructive, central, and complex. Each is a major sleep disruptor because it impacts your breathing rhythms, causing you to snore, wake up, or feel restless. Luckily, many lifestyle changes can help you support easier...
by Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS (Not Licensed By Choice) | Aug 25, 2024 | Sleep Apnea
According to Healthline, researchers have found there are indeed some genetic factors connected to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Roughly 40% of OSA is attributable to genetics, while the other 60% is likely from lifestyle choices. So, snoring could be more than just...
by Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS (Not Licensed By Choice) | Aug 23, 2024 | Sleep Apnea
Did you know that one in five adults in the United States struggle with sleep apnea? According to the National Council on Aging, roughly 33,000,000 Americans also use a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine to assist their breathing when they sleep. Many...
by Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS (Not Licensed By Choice) | Aug 20, 2024 | Sleep Apnea
Do you ever wake up suddenly in the middle of the night, gasping for air even though you didn’t have a nightmare? Do you feel groggy and drowsy during the day, despite sleeping a full eight hours? Is your partner always kicking you at night to stop snoring? These...
by Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS (Not Licensed By Choice) | Aug 17, 2024 | Sleep Apnea
No matter your symptoms or conditions, there’s been a point where you’ve wished you could wave a magic wand and return to perfect health. Many individuals struggling with sleep apnea want to eliminate the need for their continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)...
by Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS (Not Licensed By Choice) | Aug 9, 2024 | Sleep Apnea
Snoring throughout the night can do more than just keep your partner awake–it can be a sign that you may be experiencing sleep apnea. Sleep apnea killing you through suffocation is an uncommon cause of death, but sleep apnea leading to heart attacks and strokes are...