The Montreal Sleep Blog
Do you really need a humidifier with your CPAP?
So, you were told that you stop breathing while you’re asleep, maybe lots of times an hour, and you need to go on the “blower.” Every CPAP user in Quebec has to deal with it: the need for humidity in our climate. Even if you’re already using a humidifier, you might have been asking yourself some common questions – like why is a CPAP humidifier important anyway? Does distilled water really make a difference? How do I deal when I travel?
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Sleep well, get moving, and feel great!
I absolutely love my job. I love it because it lets me help people find better sleep. But it’s not just better sleep they’re finding, and I see it all the time in our patients – improving sleep benefits all sorts of things: relationships, work, sex drive, social interactions, stress management, and more!
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Get the lowdown on Daylight Saving Time
This weekend will bring a treat to those who love to sleep. Daylight Saving Time kicks in early Sunday, Nov. 3, meaning you’ll need to set your clocks back an hour on Saturday night. Of course, talking about DST brings up the inevitable debate about the usefulness of the practice.
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Daylight Saving Time and how your internal clock reacts
We get to sleep in on Sunday, November 3rd thanks to Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Isn’t it “daylight savings time” not “daylight saving time”?
No, it’s definitely called “daylight saving time.” Not plural. Be sure to point out this common mistake to friends and acquaintances. You’ll be really popular. Read on to learn more about the effects of time change on your sleep.
Alcohol and apnea: a risky mix
Alcohol and sleep make for strange bedfellows at the best of times. While having a drink (or three) before bed can relax your muscles and indeed lead to falling asleep faster, in reality your body is not achieving restorative sleep when you’ve been drinking.
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How to get used to the CPAP machine
So, you’ve been told you have sleep apnea and you need to start using a CPAP machine. Chantale, our RT par excellence, has prepared an fun and informative blog for you on everything CPAP adaptation.
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Apnée Santé joins Greta, and takes action for the environment!
At Apnée Santé, we are now taking concrete measures in our workplaces to reduce our waste production, our consumption of plastic and gasoline, and thus reduce our ecological footprint.
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High blood pressure and sleep apnea: you can’t afford to ignore the link anymore.
Obstructive sleep apnea and high blood pressure are clearly linked, studies show. Find out about obstructive sleep apnea, and how Apnée Santé can help.
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Sleep apnea may be a surprising symptom of menopause
September is Menopause Awareness Month. Menopause is a time of major hormonal, physical and psychological change for women, although menopausal symptoms vary from one woman to another. Menopause is accompanied by many well-known symptoms, such as hot flashes and fatigue, but sleep apnea can be a surprising symptom of menopause.
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Can sleep apnea cause car accidents?
Thousands of Canadians suffer from sleep apnea causing heart disease and diabetes but today the question on everybody’s mind is: can sleep apnea cause car accidents?
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