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The Ultimate Guide to PAP Therapy

Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) One of the most common and successful treatments for Sleep Apnea (SA) is Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) therapy [1]. PAP consists of a machine that delivers pressurized air into the upper airways through a tube and...

Repeat, Longitudinal Sleep Testing In A Diverse Population Demonstrates Large Night-To-Night Variability In Sleep Apnea Severity

Introduction Sleep apnea (SA) is traditionally diagnosed with a single night sleep study, however research suggest that most patients have variability in SA severity, placing them at risk for misdiagnosis. The purpose of this study was to examine the variability...

Patient Uses Wesper to Evaluate Multiple Therapies for Sleep Apnea

Chelsie Rohrscheib, Ph.D. Neuroscientist and Head Sleep Expert, Wesper Background We present a 55-year-old man with a BMI of 26 and a history of moderate obstructive sleep apnea that is consistently affected by supine (back sleep). He was previously diagnosed...

The Influence of Body Mass Index on Sleep Apnea and Overall Sleep Quality

Chelsie Rohrscheib, Ph.D. Neuroscientist and Head Sleep Expert, Wesper Introduction A recent analysis of hundreds of weekly Wesper users confirmed a strong link between body mass index (BMI), sleep apnea, and sleep quality. What is BMI? BMI is a method...

Home Sleep Tests and the Challenge of Detecting Sleep Apnea in AFib Patients

Chelsie Rohrscheib, Ph.D. Neuroscientist and Head Sleep Expert, Wesper August 25, 2023 Quick Summary Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common type of heart arrhythmia that affects approximately 12 million Americans, although it’s estimated that 6.6 million remain undiagnosed. AFib is...

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The Wesper Journal is our weekly publication dedicated to exploring sleep apnea, sleep health, and the latest updates from Wesper. Each edition offers expert insights, practical tips, and valuable resources to help you better understand and improve your sleep, empowering you to take control of your sleep health journey.