Category: Breathing Disorders

Breathing Disorders

Children’s Asthma and Sleep Apnea Has Improved During Lockdown – A Clinician Explains Why That Might Be

A clinician recounts her experience and observations of using telemedicine to treat sleep apnea during the coronavirus pandemic.

Breathing Disorders

Using CPAP for Diabetes and Sleep Apnea

A report from MD Magazine outlines research that show how compliance with continuous positive airway pressure treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea may lead to positive outcomes.

Breathing Disorders

Which Patients Are Good Candidates for Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation?

As the first FDA-cleared fully implanted neurostimulation device for obstructive sleep apnea becomes available in additional cities throughout the United States, Sleep Review provides guidance on how to screen patients for this therapy.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Younger Women Less Likely to Continue with CPAP Therapy

Most of what is known about CPAP adherence is based on participants in research studies, which generally include primarily middle-aged men, as well as those receiving care at academic centers.

Central Sleep Apnea

NextGen Diaphragm Pacing Transmitter for Central Sleep Apnea Earns FDA Approval

Avery Biomedical Devices has earned FDA approval for its next-generation diaphragm pacemaker transmitter, Spirit, and indications for use include chronic respiratory insufficiency due to central sleep apnea.

Hypoventilation

CPAP vs NIV for Ambulatory Patients With Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may be a preferred alternative to noninvasive ventilation (NIV) as first-line therapy in stable ambulatory patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) and concurrent...

Hypoxia

Sleeping at High Altitudes Can Lead to Lower Oxygenation—and Adaptive Servo-Ventilation Could Help

University of California San Diego investigators compared the efficacy of ASV and supplemental oxygen sleep treatments for improving daytime cognitive function and mood at high altitudes.

Snoring

A Review of Products to Help You Stop Snoring

The consumer technology website CNET has compiled a roundup of products that can help reduce snoring and help people get better sleep. Breathe Right Nasal Strips: Breathe Right Nasal Strips are intended to relieve congestion at...