Sleep Apnea

What is OSA?

What is OSA?

OSA stands for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, which is a sleep disorder that occurs when a person's airway is partially or completely blocked during sleep, causing them to stop breathing for brief periods of time. These breathing interruptions can last from a few seconds to...

Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Your Relationship

Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Your Relationship

Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Your Relationship There is a common theme that can be seen among some patients who end up needing CPAP therapy: their spouses are sick of their snoring, concerned about their health, and have been pushing them to get help for what feels...

Sleep Apnea & Nocturia

Sleep Apnea & Nocturia

Sleep Apnea & Nocturia   What the number of bathroom trips you take in a night says about your respiratory health. One of the first questions your physician might ask when screening for sleep apnea may, on its face, seem entirely unrelated: how many times do...

Essential Oils to Help You Sleep

Essential Oils to Help You Sleep

If you are known to suffer from OSA (obstructive sleep apnea), your first move should be to seek medical advice from your family Doctor and request a referral to Dream Sleep Respiratory for a FREE sleep study to confirm your diagnosis. Upon diagnosis, especially in...

Nine Things to NEVER Do in Bed…and Two You Should!

Nine Things to NEVER Do in Bed…and Two You Should!

Do you have trouble sleeping through the night? Do you find yourself lying in bed staring at the ceiling, your mind racing? In this day and age, especially the electronic age we live in, many of us are ignoring ideal practices for good sleep hygiene. Dream Sleep...

18 Foods to Help You Sleep

18 Foods to Help You Sleep

With the Holidays fast approaching, it always comes to mind that most people have an amazing sleep after eating a good old-fashioned turkey dinner. With our busy lifestyles, shift work and activities, combined with using cell phones in bed while watching television, a...