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![The Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnea](http://wesper.co/cdn/shop/articles/AdobeStock_86397801_{width}x.jpg?v=1714072954)
Sleep apnea, a sleep disorder marked by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep, poses significant health risks if left untreated. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), the most common form, affects an estimated 936 million adults globally, with a notable prevalence among...
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![Revolutionizing Central Apnea Detection with Wesper](http://wesper.co/cdn/shop/articles/shutterstock_2227050059_{width}x.jpg?v=1719264055)
Central sleep apnea (CSA) is a sleep disorder characterized by intermittent pauses in breathing due to a failure of the brain's respiratory control centers. Unlike obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), where the pauses are caused by physical blockages in the airway,...
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![Ozempic for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A New Solution?](http://wesper.co/cdn/shop/articles/AdobeStock_679373216_Editorial_Use_Only_{width}x.jpg?v=1716930224)
A new wave of weight loss medications like Ozempic is changing the game for people struggling with obesity. These drugs, belonging to a class called GLP-1 receptor agonists, not only promote weight loss but also offer additional health benefits. By...
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![A Second Opinion with Wesper](http://wesper.co/cdn/shop/articles/W2024-HandPatch-Blue-Background_{width}x.png?v=1716499051)
In the realm of sleep medicine, the efficacy of treatment modalities for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remains a crucial consideration, particularly when symptoms persist despite intervention. This case study presents the journey of a middle-aged man diagnosed with moderate OSA,...
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![Maximizing Sleep Health: A New Approach for Testing Comorbid Insomnia and Sleep Apnea](http://wesper.co/cdn/shop/articles/AdobeStock_397135014_{width}x.jpg?v=1714144098)
Comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) is a double whammy for sleep. People with COMISA experience both insomnia, the difficulty falling or staying asleep, and sleep apnea, where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. These disorders worsen each other,...
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