Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is now offering Inspire Therapy, a new breakthrough treatment option for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Inspire Therapy is an option for those who cannot use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy, which occurs when the airway collapses during sleep and blocks the flow of oxygen to the brain, according to Henry Mayo officials.   “We are excited ...

Sleep apnea is a common condition that makes a person unable to breathe for short periods while sleeping. Besides preventing a good night’s rest, sleep apnea can be fatal since it results from a disruption in key respiratory functions. People with sleep apnea experience frequent breathing interruptions or apneic events that cause them to gasp and wake up due to ...

If there’s an annoying sound that constantly wakes you up every night, it might be the sound of your snoring. It may not bother you that much, but it can disturb your partner’s sleep. Sharing a bed with someone who snores is rather difficult and irritating, and the last thing you’d want to be is a source of irritation to ...