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What Is the Success Rate of a Sleep Apnea Implant?
For people with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea who cannot tolerate CPAP, a sleep apnea implant has an average clinical success rate between 66% and 80% in the first year (1)(2). Long-term studies found that 75% of people who completed five-year sleep testing still responded well to treatment, or 63% using a stricter analysis (3). In sleep medicine, "success" rarely means your sleep apnea completely disappears overnight. Instead, doctors evaluate your progress using the apnea-hypopnea index, or AHI, which measures how many times your
Uncommon Sleep Disorders
Uncommon sleep disorders, such as Exploding Head Syndrome, Fatal Familial Insomnia, and Kleine-Levin Syndrome, are rare but often debilitating. They can cause intense sleepiness,
What Is Sleep Hygiene and Why Does It Matter for Insomnia?
Sleep hygiene refers to the habits and environment that help your body fall asleep easily, stay asleep, and feel rested the next day. When
Why a Sleep Physician Began Exploring TMS for Chronic Insomnia
By Ruchir P. Patel, MD, FACP, FAASM Medical Director – Insomnia & Sleep Institute of Arizona For over a decade as a Board-Certified sleep
How Long Does Coffee Actually Keep You Awake?
Coffee can affect your sleep for up to 12 hours, depending on how quickly your body metabolizes caffeine (1). While you might feel the
Morning Sore Throats: What’s Really Causing Them?
Waking up with a sore throat is often caused by dry air, mouth breathing, snoring, or poor-quality sleep. These factors dry out or irritate
The More You Scroll After Bedtime, the Worse You Sleep
The more time you spend on your screen in bed, the more your sleep suffers. Nighttime scrolling pushes back your internal clock, keeps your
How Do I Keep My Mask from Leaking If I Have a Beard or Mustache?
A CPAP mask leaks more easily when facial hair prevents it from sealing tightly against the skin. Beards, mustaches, and stubble create small gaps
A Review of 5 CPAP Alternatives
Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is more than just snoring — it’s a serious medical condition in which breathing repeatedly
