A pharmacist’s guide for better self-care and daily living.
When reading about CPAP machines or speaking with your doctor about them, you may have noticed that there are a variety of types that are used to treat sleep apnea. These generally include: CPAP machines Auto CPAP machines (also known…
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As hearing loss that is noise-induced worsens, it can also worsen tinnitus. It is therefore important for tinnitus sufferers to protect their hearing, and earplugs are a potential solution. I do not recommend standard ear plugs for tinnitus sufferers. They…
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There’s something very therapeutic about unplugging and hiking through nature. The 2017 American Camper Report found that 40.5 million Americans go camping at least once a year. And of those Americans, they camped an average of 14.5 days per person….
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Aftershokz Titanium vs. Air vs. Aeropex Many tinnitus sufferers prefer headphones with bone conduction technology and view them as better alternatives to in-ear or over-the-ear headphones. The key attraction is that they allow for tinnitus masking without having to block…
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When considering types of sound therapy for tinnitus masking, one option some tinnitus sufferers consider is headphones. A unique type of headphone, bone conduction headphones, can provide tinnitus relief without having to shut out the sounds of the world around…
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Product Comparison 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…
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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 an overnight pulse oximeter to help…
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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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