Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus. But what do you do if […]
Dr. Kakar Products
Dr. Raj Kakar, MD, is a snoring and sleep apnea specialist at Dallas Sleep, with locations in Plano and McKinney, Texas. He has over 22 years of experience in HealthCare and affiliated with medical facilities such as Baylor Scott & White Medical Center. Dr. Kakar also founded Snoring & Fatigue Center, a Sleep Health clinic […]
Central apnea vs. Obstructive sleep apnea
Central sleep apnea occurs because your brain doesn’t send proper signals to the muscles that control your breathing. This condition is different from obstructive sleep apnea, in which you can’t breathe normally because of upper airway obstruction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-A6RqqUxL0 In this video blog, Dr. Kakar dives into the difference between Central Apnea and Obstructive Sleep Apnea! […]
Warning to Patients about Ozone Cleaners
We want to inform you that SoClean and other ozone cleaners for CPAP have been associated with an increased risk for cancer and other harmful health effects. In fact, in 2021, Philips Respironics, a leading manufacturer of CPAP and other PAP devices, recalled over 4 million CPAP devices due to concerns that using ozone cleaners, […]
Ways to Help You Keep Hope Alive
We all are well aware of how difficult 2020 has been because of the Covid pandemic. Throw on the stress related to recent social injustices and a Presidential Election year, and it’s downright hard not to let things get you down. So here are some ways to help you keep hope alive. 1. Get Some […]
Sleep Apnea: Causes, Effects and Treatment Options
One of the first indications that you may have sleep apnea is if you snore loudly when you sleep. If you stop breathing abruptly and start breathing again during the night, it is a serious indication that you have this disorder. Whether you have obstructive or central can only be determined and diagnose by a […]
Sleep Disorders, Sleep Doctors and Sleep Studies
The quality of sleep can impact our overall health, quality of life and safety. It is quite common to experience sleep disturbance at one time or another in life. The disturbance may be as a result of factors such as stress, long distance travel, life interruption and illness, or technology in the bedroom. Sleep disturbance […]
30 Remarkable Health Benefits of Sleep (Backed up by Science)
Lack of sleep could be taking a serious toll on your mental and physical health. Sleep-deprivation has been linked to everything from chronic health conditions to barely-there libido and strained relationships. Thanks to the body’s amazing ability to bounce back, all hope isn’t lost—even for the most exhausted of you. In fact, prioritizing Z’s could […]
Raising Awareness For Sleep Apnea Treatment To Reduce Seizures In Epilepsy
Because sleep habits have an affect on so many of our body’s systems, comorbidity or co-occurring disorders are common. One pair of conditions that show evidence of being related are sleep apnea and epilepsy. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea, also called sleep-disordered breathing or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is a condition where you have interruptions […]
The Importance Of Sleep As A New Parent
Half-sleeping while you listen for your baby on the monitor? Praying for just one uninterrupted night of shut-eye? Going through the day feeling like a groggy Mommy-zombie? The hallmark of the hectic cycle of caring for a newborn is neither the numerous diaper changes nor the multiple feedings, but the countless sleepless nights. Especially if accompanied by […]
