November News 2021
November 29, 2021
Can't Sleep at Night? Consider Getting Checked Out By a Doctor
Kiplinger
Older adults are more likely to suffer from sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnea. If left untreated these conditions can have dire consequences. Kiplinger explains why it’s important to seek treatment for a potential sleep disorder if you’ve had difficulty falling or staying asleep for two to four weeks after trying simple fixes.
November 22, 2021
How to clean a CPAP machine
Medical News Today
Bacteria and fungi can grow in CPAPs, as can viruses. Allergens, dirt, dust, mold, and pollen can also get into them. Unless people remove these contaminants, they can cause serious illnesses for CPAP users, as well as interfere with the functioning of the unit and make it smell unpleasant.The FDA recommends that people clean CPAP machines by hand and according to manufacturer instructions.
November 17, 2021
Cleveland Clinic Study Suggests Sleep Disorders Linked with More Severe Outcomes from COVID-19
Parade
A recent study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic revealed people with sleep disorders have more severe outcomes from COVID-19, including a 31 percent higher rate of hospitalization and mortality, according to an article in Parade. Dr. Reena Mehra, M.D., of the Cleveland Clinic explains the study results showed that while patients with sleep-disordered breathing and sleep-related hypoxia do not have an increased risk of developing COVID-19, they have a worse clinical diagnosis from the disease.
November 15, 2021
Wide-awake diagnosis of sleep apnea could enable better surgical care
Sleep Review
With 90 percent accuracy, a new type of smart technology, called AWakeOSA, can determine those in need of sleep apnea treatment, and can be used as an accurate screening tool to reduce the number of people needing full PSG (polysomnography) assessment, according to Sleep Review Magazine.
November 9, 2021
New statement from the American Heart Association urges attention to sleep apnea
Medscape
In a new scientific statement, the American Heart Association said obstructive sleep apnea is common in patients with cardiovascular disease, yet it is often under-recognized and treated in cardiovascular practice. AHA encourages increased awareness, screening and treatment as appropriate for sleep apnea, according to Medscape.
November 4, 2021
Even Young Children Can Have Breathing Issues During Sleep
US News
Sleep experts say it's important for parents to recognize when kids have breathing problems during sleep and to seek medical help. Known as sleep-disordered breathing, this can lead to daytime sleepiness, irritability, hyperactivity and poor attention, potentially affecting performance in school.
November 1, 2021
What I Learned From My Sleep Study
WebMD
A lot of people have sleep apnea and don't know it. Many people think heavy snoring is an indicator, but that isn’t always the case. You must take what’s known as a sleep study to know for sure. Writer Brian Lamacraft opens up about his personal sleep test experience, and explains what he learned from the test in a blog for WebMD.