Alice NightOne Patient Setup Video
Learn how to set yourself up for a home sleep test at Vitalistics using the Alice NightOne Home Sleep Testing Device from Philips Respironics.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: More Than A Bad Night’s Sleep
Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly starts and stops due to upper airway obstruction (pictured below). These interruptions in breathing are called apneas. People who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea commonly experience excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, abrupt awakenings, and reduced work performance. Obstructive sleep apnea can also bring about other issues including hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and depression, which when paired with sleep apnea, can be associated with increased ...
Sleep: An Essential for Good Health. What’s the Cost of Bad Sleep?
Most people don’t realize that the reason for their bad sleep may be more than being uncomfortable throughout the night. Studies show that approximately 1 in 15 Americans suffer from sleep apnea, and as many as 80% go undiagnosed. Sleep apnea is very often overlooked due to its broad symptoms...
Do You Have the Signs of Sleep Apnea?
The signs of sleep apnea are often overlooked by physicians and patients alike. Why? Because they are very broad and can be mistaken for signs of other problems. One of the most common amd easily identified signs of sleep apnea is loud and ongoing snoring...
Sleep Deprivation: It’s Scarier Than You Thought
Not getting enough sleep not only kills your productivity, it could also kill you. Not getting enough sleep has such a negative impact that people who are drunk are able to outperform people who are sleep deprived. The stats don’t stop there...
What is Sleep Apnea? A Guide for Patients
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or instances of shallow breathing while you sleep, called apneas. It often goes undiagnosed due to its broad symptoms. Each apnea can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes and may occur 30+ times each hour. During these pauses, your airway relaxes and you are unable to receive enough air to your lungs, causing snoring...
Benefits of Home Sleep Testing for Patients
When testing for conditions like Obstructive Sleep Apnea, many patients fear going into an in-lab to get tested. It’s an inconvenient, very uncomfortable, and can be very expensive. It simply is not ideal for all patients. Well, here’s some great news! Home sleep testing can give you those [...]
