Are sleep studies uncomfortable?

You fall asleep without much trouble. Then, sometime around 3 a.m., your eyes open. You look at the clock. 3:07 a.m. You try to roll over and go back to sleep, but suddenly you’re wide awake. Maybe you’re thirsty. Maybe you need to use the bathroom. Maybe your mind starts racing. Or maybe you have…

Think sleep apnea always comes with loud, disruptive snoring? Not necessarily. While snoring is a common sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you can have sleep apnea without snoring. In fact, some people with sleep apnea, and the people sleeping beside them, may never notice obvious snoring at all. If you’re waking up tired despite…

When you first start CPAP therapy, it can feel like you’ve reached the finish line. You’ve completed your sleep study. You’ve received your diagnosis. You’ve chosen a CPAP machine, found a mask, and finally have a treatment plan in place. But here’s something many people don’t realize: CPAP therapy isn’t a one-time purchase. It’s an…