United Critical Care Lung & Sleep Medicine

09/07/2022

Should you continue your PAP therapy if you tested positive for Covid-19?

10 Things you need to know about using your CPAP/BiPAP or ASV during the COVID-19 Pandemic. First is do not stop using your machine.

01/15/2021

Here are some interesting tips to avoid a burn out while working from home.

Lack of sleep can lead to physical ailments and lack of mental focus. There are ways to stay rested, sharp, and motivated while working from home.

10/12/2020

Fighting post-viral fatigue. I noticed on a hike this past weekend, that some individuals that got through the
Covid-19 virus a few months back, were still fighting fatigue. This article addresses this topic with encouraging
information.

People recovering from COVID-19 could have some lingering issues to monitor. One of which can be fatigue. The CDC sayslong-hauler syndrome afflicts 35 percent of people who test positive for COVID-19. According to board certified internist Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, long-term, disabling after effects are...

09/30/2020

From nightmares to sleepwalking to REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), parasomnias can occur in many forms without the patient even knowing they are experiencing an event. For sleep professionals, it is imperative they can educate patients with parasomnias as these sleep disorders can have lasting and physically damaging effects.

From nightmares to sleepwalking to REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), parasomnias can occur in many forms without the patient even knowing they are experiencing an event. For sleep professionals, it is imperative they can educate patients with parasomnias as these sleep disorders can have lasting an...

09/10/2020

This article puts it in clear terms the importance of adherence to therapy, if you been diagnosed or suspected to have sleep apnea, and dangers it can cause on the cardiovascular system.

Ischemic stroke (or acute stroke) is the second leading cause of long-term disability. Many who suffer from ischemic stroke also have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Currently, ischemic stroke treatment therapies have a very limited therapeutic window and aren’t widely applicable to most patients. ...

08/24/2020

"How to start CPAP therapy: the complete guide" is a downloadable eBook that educates new patients on how to start CPAP therapy successfully. Follow the link to get this useful information provided by ResMed.

08/11/2020

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the global economy, public health systems and upended industries from tourism to summer camps. Now, doctors from around the world say they’re seeing an influx in patients with disrupted sleep patterns linked to financial anxiety, fears of the virus or a lack of daily routine. Check of some of these tips for getting better sleep.

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the global economy, public health systems and upended industries from tourism to summer camps. Now, doctors from around the world say they’re seeing an influx in patients with disrupted sleep patterns.

07/22/2020

During these difficult times, we are hearing more and more patients claiming to be experiencing insomnia. Here are some useful tips that may useful if you are having problem getting and/or staying asleep. If these tips aren't enough to break you out of your chronic insomnia cycle, it’s time to consult an insomnia expert.

Insomnia is one of the most frustrating experiences in our modern existence. You stare up at the ceiling (or worse, at the red numbers on a clock), mind buzzing with random thoughts, tossing and turning while everyone else snores away blissfully. It can really drive a person crazy! Everyone has ins

06/10/2020

For more than half of American workers, home and work now are one and the same. And while the stay-at-home orders that created millions of work-from-home jobs overnight reduced the potential spread of COVID-19, they also brought an unexpected side effect: a change in sleep habits.

Try these nine tips to reclaim a good night’s sleep and establish a better work-home balance:

05/06/2020

If you're tired of being jolted awake by beeping, try waking up to a faux-sunrise inside your bedroom.
This is a good informative article doing price and function comparisons.

Plus, how to DIY your own.

05/04/2020

From smart watches to earbuds, wearables and their sleep technology are expanding. Learn about the latest sleep updates related to wearables.

04/29/2020

I can't stress this enough, I lost a quick 20-25 lbs once I got back to sleeping a quality 7-8 hours a night. Key word here is "quality".

A growing body of research has suggested that poor sleep quality is linked to an increased risk of obesity by deregulating appetite, which in turn leads to more calorie consumption.