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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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In the realm of sleep medicine, positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy stands as the cornerstone treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), boasting high efficacy when utilized effectively. Yet, the accuracy of PAP machines in detecting respiratory events and calculating the apnea/hypopnea...
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These definitions explore various sleep parameters measured during a sleep study. A sleep study is a test used to diagnose sleep disorders, and the results can help determine the presence and severity of sleep apnea. One important measurement is the...
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In the realm of sleep disorders, sleep apnea (SA) stands out as a condition with significant health implications. Traditionally, diagnosis has relied on a single sleep study, yet recent research has illuminated the common variability in SA severity. Addressing this...
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Chelsie Rohrscheib, Ph.D. Neuroscientist and Head Sleep Expert, WesperFebruary 11, 2024In the realm of sleep disorders, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) stands out as one of the most prevalent, affecting millions across the United States alone. Central to diagnosing OSA is...
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