A pharmacist’s guide for better self-care and daily living.
After researching the best overnight pulse oximeter options to meet your wireless sleep apnea monitoring needs, it really comes down to two brands: Wellue (in collaboration with Viatom technology for some products) and Lookee. To successfully conduct home overnight oximetry,…
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How do we hear sounds? Before getting into the details of hearing through bone conduction and the use of bone conduction headphones for tinnitus, let’s first review how we as humans hear sounds: Sound waves, which are vibrations, enter the…
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Pulse oximetry is a type of test that uses a pulse oximeter to measure oxygen levels in the blood. Healthcare providers use this test to assess how well oxygen is being transported throughout the body and if a person is…
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Pulse oximetry is an effective method for screening and monitoring sleep apnea. These devices assess an individual’s blood oxygen levels, which can drop below normal in sleep apnea. CPAP users can benefit from using pulse oximeters to help them monitor…
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In obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), intermittent narrowing or complete blockage of the upper airway can occur, preventing airflow. Breathing can stop or become shallow, and pauses in breathing can last from a few seconds to minutes. Furthermore, this can occur…
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Tinnitus is the perception of a sound, such as ringing, hissing, or whistling, in the ear that is not actually being produced by an external source. It can be triggered or worsened by a variety of different medications. Let’s answer…
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The most common ways CPAP cleaners work are through the use of ozone or ultraviolet (UV) light. Data on the safety and efficacy of devices that claim to clean, disinfect, or sanitize CPAP devices and accessories using either of these…
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Taking care of CPAP equipment is vital for sleep apnea patients to benefit the most from CPAP therapy (as I discussed in my article about sleep apnea). Proper and routine care for CPAP machine cleaning and disinfecting will help: Prevent…
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As a patient with sleep apnea, finding the CPAP mask with the best size, fit, and comfort level is crucial for getting the most out of your CPAP therapy. Your preferred sleep position, whether it is on your back, stomach,…
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For sleep apnea patients, there is a large variety of CPAP masks available. A key factor in determining which mask works best for you is how you sleep (eg, if you sleep with your mouth open at night). For patients…
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