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Latest guides
Snoring during pregnancy: risks and what to do
Snoring during pregnancy can be a sign of sleep apnea, increasing the risk of complications like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and preterm birth.
I had nose surgery and still can't breathe well: what to do
A blocked nose after septoplasty or rhinoplasty does not mean it was done badly. An endoscopic exam finds the cause and guides the treatment.
Septoplasty, septorhinoplasty or rhinoplasty: which one?
Septoplasty straightens the septum without changing the shape; rhinoplasty changes the shape; septorhinoplasty does both. How the choice is made.
Insomnia and sleep apnea together: what is COMISA?
COMISA means having insomnia and sleep apnea at the same time. It is common, each makes the other worse, and both are treated together, step by step.
Snoring and sleep apnea in children: tonsils and adenoids
A child who snores often may have sleep apnea from large tonsils and adenoids. It affects behavior and learning, and surgery is the usual treatment.
Resistant hypertension and sleep apnea: how they are linked
Sleep apnea is the most common treatable cause of high blood pressure resisting three or more drugs. Treating it makes medication work better.
Sleep apnea, depression and mental health: how they connect
Sleep apnea almost doubles the risk of depression and affects memory and concentration. Treating it can improve mood and mental clarity.
Home sleep test or in-lab polysomnography: which to choose
A home test suits many adults with a clear suspicion of sleep apnea; in-lab polysomnography suits children, complex cases or unclear results.
Traveling with CPAP: flights, batteries and summer tips
You can travel with your CPAP: it usually goes in the cabin as carry-on. Pack a plug adapter, a battery and distilled water, and keep using it.
Sleep apnea and workplace accidents: a treatable risk
Untreated sleep apnea nearly doubles the risk of work accidents due to daytime sleepiness. Treatment lowers it and, once controlled, allows driving.
Sleep apnea and menopause: symptoms and when to suspect it
In menopause, sleep apnea often goes unnoticed: tiredness, insomnia or morning headaches are put down to stress, low mood or age.
Excessive daytime sleepiness: sleep apnea or another cause?
Daytime sleepiness that does not improve with sleep can be due to sleep apnea, but also to narcolepsy, insomnia, medication or other conditions.
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