by SleepImp | Jun 8, 2022 | CPAP, CPAP Alternative, Dental Sleep, Oral Appliance, Oral Device, OSA, Skip CPAP, Sleep Apnea
In the aftermath of a recall by a major CPAP manufacturer, Phillips Respironics, there is national CPAP shortage. As a result, oral appliance therapy is being considered as a treatment option more than ever before. Oral Appliance and CPAP...
by SleepImp | Apr 15, 2020 | COVID19, CPAP, CPAP Alternative, OSA, Sleep Apnea
Our lives have changed in many ways since March when the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic came to the United States. Now we are bombarded with instructions and recommendations to keep us safe and minimize the health impact to our country. I trust we are all doing our...
by SleepImp | Nov 5, 2018 | #AlertAtTheWheel, Drowsy Driving, Oral Appliance, OSA, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Awareness
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) has designated the first full week in November (this year Nov 4-11 2018) as National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. Most people are aware of the dangers of drunk driving and distracted driving. The dangers of drowsy driving are not...
by SleepImp | May 10, 2018 | CPAP Alternative, Dental Sleep, Heart, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Hypertension, Oral Appliance, OSA, Sleep Apnea
Did you know… 83% of drug resistant hypertension patients also have Obstructive Sleep Apnea! Half of Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients also have hypertension! The good news is treatment can help! For example evidence shows when you treat people with sleep apnea,...
by SleepImp | Mar 14, 2018 | OSA, Sleep, Sleep Awareness
This week is all about Sleep Awareness!!! Many in the sleep industry are joining The National Sleep Foundation’s campaign to bring attention to the importance of sleep! This year’s theme is #YourDayBeginsWithSleep!
by SleepImp | Feb 13, 2018 | Heart, Heart Health, Heart Month, OSA, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Awareness
February is heart month. February is when we have our hearts checked and when we commit ourselves to heart-healthy living. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US. On thepositive side, there are many ways to...