Most of us in this country are not aware of Obstructive Sleep Apnea otherwise called OSA. Diseases like diabetes and cancer get all the air time but OSA is largely ignored and this in spite of the fact that...
Not everyone who snores has sleep apnea and not everyone who has sleep apnea snores. Snoring and sleep apnea have one thing in common. These are both disruptive and can disturb sleep. Disrupted sleep can cause fatigue, daytime sleepiness,...
Do you snore when you sleep? Ask your sleeping partner and they’ll likely tell you. If you don’t have a sleeping partner, answer these questions. Has anyone ever heard you snoring through locked doors? Has anyone ever seen you...
What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Shallow breathing or pause of breathing briefly during sleep is a condition known as sleep apnea. Partial or complete blockage in the upper airway that makes breathing difficult during sleep occurs in those with...
An oxygen concentrator is a medical device used to deliver oxygen to those who have low levels of it in their blood. It is a relatively new product in India, where many are more aware of Oxygen Cylinders. An...
In India there is relatively little understanding about Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Sleep Apnea. Sleep Apnea affects many of us without our knowledge – and the worrying reality is that unless treated it can cause serious debilitating...
Oxygen Cylinders and Oxygen Concentrators both deliver oxygen to patients who need it. But the methods of delivery are very different. In India, Oxygen Cylinders are more prevalent, but increasingly Oxygen Concentrators are becoming popular with both doctors &...
“Bi-PAP” stands for Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure. A Bi-PAP machine is a breathing apparatus that helps its user get more air into his or her lungs. In India, the usage of Bi-Pap machines are on the rise with increasing...