If you or your child suffer from attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you know how difficult it can be to focus. Combine the symptoms of ADHD with sleep apnea, and the continuous cycle of fatigue can lead to additional problems at school, work, and within social and professional gatherings. But living with this current situation doesn’t […] The post Can’t Focus? Learn Why Sleep Apnea Treatment is Important When Living with ADHD appeared first on Sleep Dallas Blog ..read more

When it comes to sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes, it is often a debate as to which one causes the other. Similar to the age-old question of which came first, the chicken or the egg, the only certainty is that living with both conditions can feel like a no-win situation. However, seeing a sleep […] The post How Does Living with Sleep Apnea Affect Those with Type 2 Diabetes? appeared first on Sleep Dallas Blog ..read more

If you have been living with sleep apnea for a while, you may be wondering if there is anything that can help alleviate your symptoms and help you get the rest you need. While countless lifestyle changes can be helpful to incorporate, some people are now recommending CBD oil. Is it safe to use? Is […] The post CBD and Sleep Apnea: Can It Help Improve Your Sleep? appeared first on Sleep Dallas Blog ..read more

Approximately 70 million people in the United States suffer from a sleep disorder. Sleep disorders can stem from a variety of places: mental illness, body anatomy, health conditions, and living environment, just to name a few. Regardless of the source, managing a sleep disorder is essential to regaining control over one’s rest and overall health.  While some sleep disorders do take professional intervention to treat, there are a handful of measures people can take to improve their rest. Here are eight of those measures that sleep doctors recommend everyone make a part of their sleep rout ..read more

Did you know that sleep studies can be conducted at home? While some still imagine the uncomfortable process of laying in a doctor’s office or lab overnight, this is simply no longer the only option. Now, you can complete a sleep study in the comfort of your own home, in your own bed. Home sleep studies can effectively diagnose obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and, potentially, save a life from this harmful disease.  Ryan Tiffin, one of our many incredible patients, suffers from severe OSA, a condition that is distinguished by a person experiencing apneas throughout the night. Apneas are mo ..read more

Two years ago, the world experience the start of a global pandemic that affected every industry and every facet of our lives. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are still ongoing with many people altered by the stress and trauma of these events. Have you experienced declining sleep health since the onset of the pandemic? In 2020, researchers began working to understand how this global event has altered the human psyche. Now, continuing research has revealed to us a concerning connection to sleep disorders, like insomnia. A Pandemic’s Impact on Sleep Dr. Rachel Manber, Professor of Psyc ..read more

Like many others who find their way through Sleep Dallas’ doors, Oscar Cano found himself stuck between a rock and a hard place. Having gone through three CPAPs, Oscar still could not find relief: “I never could sleep with [CPAPs], very cumbersome and didn’t like using them.”  Oscar didn’t believe he would ever find a successful therapy for his sleep apnea. A few years back, oral appliance therapy (OAT) had even been brought to his attention—but Oscar brushed it off, not wanting to sleep with a device in his mouth and worried it wouldn’t be covered by his medical insurance. Last year, th ..read more

It’s estimated that nearly 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, with 80% of moderate-severe cases remaining undiagnosed. The most common form of sleep apnea is known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is characterized by a blockage or collapse of the airway, causing cessation of breathing for a short period of time during sleep. These cessations of breathing or “apneas” range from a few seconds up to several minutes and can occur up to 30 times per hour. Common symptoms of sleep apnea include snoring, frequent breaks in breathing, daytime sleepiness or fatigue, morning headaches ..read more

It’s estimated that nearly 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, with 80% of moderate-severe cases remaining undiagnosed. The most common form of sleep apnea is known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is characterized by a blockage or collapse of the airway, causing cessation of breathing for a short period of time during sleep. These cessations of breathing or “apneas” range from a few seconds up to several minutes and can occur up to 30 times per hour. Common symptoms of sleep apnea include snoring, frequent breaks in breathing, daytime sleepiness or fatigue, morning headaches ..read more

Our hearts are our lifelines—quite literally. The heart ensures that our bodies receive oxygen and other nutrients that we need in order to survive. Without the heart, our vital organs—including the brain—don’t receive blood, which will cause them to stop working. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, followed by cancer and COVID-19. When talking about heart disease, it’s important to understand that heart disease simply refers to several different heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease i ..read more