by Pacific Sleep Care | Mar 6, 2023 | Sleep Care
In short, yes! But there are some nuances to using it most effectively and safely. Be aware of the administration route. Check the bottle – some brands carry tablets that are meant to be dissolved under the tongue, whereas others are pills that you swallow whole. Make...
by Pacific Sleep Care | Feb 6, 2023 | Sleep Care
We all know the usual advice when it comes to sleep: Watch how much caffeine you’re drinking. Be careful about eating too close to bedtime. “Don’t do this, don’t do that.” It can feel like you can’t do anything fun without risking a poor night of sleep! When we as...
by Pacific Sleep Care | Jan 3, 2023 | Sleep Apnea Treatment
Many people struggle with sleep at various points in their lives. There are various definitions of insomnia, but in general we refer to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)1 to make an accurate diagnosis. DSM-5 criteria...
by Pacific Sleep Care | Apr 7, 2022 | CPAP Therapy
Often, the first treatment option for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP therapy. It involves using a CPAP machine, which delivers pressurized air through a hose and a mask into your airway during sleep. The steady flow of air...
by Pacific Sleep Care | Mar 6, 2022 | Sleep Apnea
If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you may be wondering if there is a link between your sleep disorder and chronic inflammation. Researchers have concluded that obstructive sleep apnea should be classified as a low-grade chronic inflammatory disease after...
