Weight Gain and Sleep Apnea
Many struggle with social stigmas of trying to be perfect. Looking to what other people look like, and criticizing their size and image. Every body is different and addressing unhealthy weight is a very difficult and sensitive subject. May struggling with unhealthy weight feel as though doctor’s are just going to be very judgmental and criticize their body. Some realize that unhealth weight can lead to serious health complications.
Overnight Pulse Oximeter
An overnight oximeter is a small device that records your heart rate and oxygen levels throughout the night. This is a continued measurement that graphs your pulse and oxygen blood levels to record information to see if the person’s oxygen level drops through the night. The dropping of oxygen is called a desaturation and can lead to serious health conditions.
High Blood Pressure with Sleep Apnea
By knowing what is the danger zone of blood pressure, you may be able to catch onto blood pressure issues without a second thought! Some people do not experience any symptoms, which can be very dangerous for a person experiencing a life threatening medical condition.
Heart Health & Sleep Apnea
Heart disease is the number one leading cause of death in the world. Unhealthy eating, lack of exercise, overuse of alcohol, and smoking can increase the opportunity of a heart condition. With conditions of the heart, many people can experience high blood pressure, dangerous cholesterol levels, diabetes, and obesity. With untreated sleep apnea, there is a huge increase of heart health risk - 140%! That’s a lot.
Sleep Deprivation & Affects on the Body
An estimate of 1/3 Americans experience deprivation of sleep at some point in their life. Sleep deprivation is the occurrence when the body doesn’t receive the necessary amount of sleep. Over the past few years, it has only grown worse.
Gasping and Choking during Sleep
No one wants to wake up with the feeling as though they are suffocating. That’s awful. Some wake up and feel as though they have a shortness of breath. Maybe they have a feeling as though there is a weight sitting on their chest. Which ever way you can describe it, that’s not how a person should wake up.
CPAP & BiPAP - What’s the difference?
Wanting to know the difference between a CPAP and a BiPAP? A CPAP is a continuous positive airway pressure while a BiPAP is a bi-level positive airway pressure machine. BiPAPs have two levels. One for inhalation and one for exhalation.
3 Types of Sleep Apnea
When it comes to Sleep Apnea, many don’t know that there is more than just one! There are actually three! There is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Central Sleep Apnea (CSA), and Mixed/Complex Sleep Apnea which is a combination of both.
I Can’t Sleep - Is it Insomnia?
Some common issues that could cause insomnia are consumption of certain things such as alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, or other medications, medical issues such as pain, frequent urination, pregnancy, sleep apnea, breathing difficulties, restless leg syndrome, heart diseases, and lung diseases, and mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, stress, irregular feelings, mood swings, bipolar disorder, or excessive worrying about sleeplessness.
Seasonal Allergies vs. Sleep Apnea
Seasonal allergies vs Sleep Apnea - Allergies can make untreated Sleep Apnea worse. How so? Well, we have some answers for you! Seasonal Allergies can start symptoms that can lead down a path of health issues.
Dose of Leadership Podcast - Richard Rierson with guest Kevin Kunz
Kunz heard more about sleep testing after his mother and brother went through the process of the sleep study in-lab. “Wichita wasn’t doing it.
Insurance - Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t know about you, but if I don’t have to pay full price for something, I am more likely to indulge! Sales get me every time! Even if it is just 10% off. The same applies goes for medical expenses!
Risks Of Sleep Apnea
Have you ever heard of AHI, CPAP, REM Sleep, Fatigue or Snoring? Well, that last one should be the most familiar!
There’s a reason why the slogan of Sleeptopia Inc is “Don’t Ignore the Snore!”
Alice Night One - Home Sleep Test Device
Having trouble figuring out how to put on this home sleep test? We have the information for you!
What is a Home Sleep Test?
How does the Home Sleep Test Work? Sleeptopia Inc has the first available diagnostic home sleep testing available in Kansas! We have various Sleep Diagnostic Testing devices that are made specifically for recording data for proper diagnosis for Sleep Apnea.
The NightOwl - Home Sleep Testing Device
The world’s smallest Home Sleep Diagnostic device! This little device can track your AHI, REM cycles, SP02 levels, and a person’s heart rate! This is also the first diagnostic device that is capable of recording up to 7 nights of sleep.