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Americare Respiratory Services' Official Blog, sharing product information and updates about sleep disorders.
16
2016
CPAP or BiPAP? You Have Options
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CPAP and BiPAP machines are helpful in controlling and reducing the effects of sleep apnea, but what is the difference between them? Which one is better?
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9
2016
What is a Good Night’s Sleep Anyway?
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Sleep monitoring devices can tell us how we’re doing while we sleep, but what does a good night sleep look like, or more importantly, what does it feel like?
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26
2016
Product Review: Wisp Nasal Mask by Philips Respironics
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The new Wisp Nasal Mask by Philips Respironics is the latest device aimed to help sleep apnea suffers get a comfortable and restorative night’s rest without loud machines and obstructive masks.
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19
2016
Does the Brain Ever Adjust to Working Night Shift?
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The importance of getting enough sleep on a regular basis – 7 to 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep – seems common sense, but how do you insure you can accomplish that when you work a night shift or swing shift job?
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12
2016
Sleep Apnea Affects Children Too
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Research shows that 1 to 4% of children between the ages of 2 and 8 suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, which can have long-term effects. Learn more about symptoms and treatments for kids with sleep apnea.
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5
2016
Sleep Apnea Presents Differently in Women
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Doctors often have a preconceived notion of what a typical sleep apnea sufferer looks like – a middle-aged, overweight male who snores and wakes up gasping for air. This bias produces a roadblock to diagnosing women with sleep apnea.
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29
2016
5 Common CPAP Mask Problems and What You Can Do About Them
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If you are one of the estimated 18 million people that must use a CPAP and you are having difficulties, read on. Many of the problems are associated with the mask.
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22
2016
Philips DreamStation: An Award-Winning Design for Sleep Therapy
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This PAP machine has a sleek design that makes sleeping comfortable, and its quiet motor won’t disrupt anyone else’s sleep.
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15
2016
Your CPAP is your best sleeping partner
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CPAP Machines
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Selecting a CPAP Mask
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Americare Respiratory Services
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CPAP mask
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If you have been diagnosed with OSA and prescribed a CPAP or BiPAP machine, it is important to your health and your daily life to use it. Here are a few tips that may help.
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11
2016
FDA Approves New Device for Insomnia
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The FDA has recently approved the first prescription device aimed to help insomniacs get a better night’s rest without the use of medications.
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