Approximately ten percent of children ages 6-8 have sleep-disordered breathing, according to a recent Finnish study. The risk is higher among children with enlarged tonsils, crossbite and convex facial profile. Unlike in adults, excess body fat is not associated with sleep-disordered breathing in this [...]
For individuals with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) traveling to higher altitudes (which may exacerbate symptoms), use of a combination therapy resulted in improvement in symptoms including reduced insomnia and better control of sleep apnea, according to a preliminary study. "The current randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind [...]
Post–traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in returning combat veterans with comorbid obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with significantly worse continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) adherence compared to a similar population of patients without PTSD, according to a new study. “Current combat veterans are a [...]
Women suffering from sleep apnea have a higher degree of brain damage than men with the disorder, reported researchers from the UCLA School of Nursing. "While there are a great many brain studies done on sleep apnea and the impact on one's health, they [...]
Researchers have identified a new brain mechanism responsible for the paralysis of critical breathing muscles during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, offering the possibility of a new treatment for sleep-related breathing disorders. “This newly identified process has fundamental implications for understanding the common and [...]
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that involves pauses in breathing during sleep. If left untreated, sleep apnea can have a detrimental impact on your health and well-being. Sleep apnea occurs when your muscles relax during sleep. This causes soft tissue in the [...]
A new study takes a look at the link between preterm births and obstructive sleep apnea. Children born preterm were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with sleep apnea than those born at term. The study involved a group of nearly 400,000 children between [...]
A daily trip to the gym can help dampen the daytime misery due to sleep apnea, new research shows. A study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that a 12-week exercise program helped improve daytime functioning in a small sample of adults [...]
Having a CPAP user’s spouse involved may improve adherence. A study in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine followed 23 married men who were treated with continuous positive airway pressure. CPAP is the first-line treatment for sleep apnea. The men [...]
Truck drivers are not the best judges at diagnosing their own sleep apnea, a new study reports. Research showed that self-diagnosis and symptom reports fell far short of determining sleep apnea when compared to home testing. Only 4 percent of 517 commercial vehicle drivers [...]
