Variety of tests exist to help diagnose sleep disorders, familarize yourself with them 1. Pulse OximetryOvernight pulse oximetry can help screen for potential Sleep breathing disordersOrganizations like Mayo Clinic use them for screening prior to sending for a consultI used them in the hospital prior to discharge on suspected casesIt calculates oxygen desturation index (ODI),… Continue reading
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What Is Snoring? A Complete Guide
Snoring happens when air can’t move freely through your nose and throat while you sleep. As you breathe in, air squeezes through a narrowed space at the back of your throat. This makes the soft tissue there, especially your soft palate, vibrate. That vibration is what creates the sound. It’s incredibly common. Somewhere between 20… Continue reading