Bakersfield California: Air Quality Survival Tips
Randy Clare
Bakersfield is now the top spot for pollution all year in the US, says the American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” report. With temperatures hitting
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Mind and Mouth: The Psychological Factors Behind Bruxism
Randy Clare
Stress is a significant factor associated with bruxism. Perceived stress, which refers to how individuals perceive and interpret stress, is strongly related to bruxism.
Is Your Child Grinding Their Teeth? Uncovering the Causes of Bruxism in Children
Randy Clare
Bruxism is a common condition in which an child involuntarily grinds, clenches, or gnashes their teeth, usually during sleep. Children may also grind their teeth during the day, although it is less common.
Indoor Air Quality: Its Impact on Lung Function and Health, and How to Improve It
Randy Clare
Air quality is a crucial factor in maintaining respiratory health. The quality of the air we breathe has a significant impact on our respiratory health
Obstructive Sleep Apnea & High Blood Pressure: Understanding the Hidden Risks
Randy Clare
Obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension affect millions of people worldwide.There is a strong link between disturbed sleep and high blood pressure.
The Economic Cost of Tension Type Headaches and Migraines
Randy Clare
Learn about the impact of tension and stress on tension headaches and migraines in the workplace and how employers can mitigate the costs of presenteeism and absenteeism
Demystifying Pneumonia: Comprehensive Guide to Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Randy Clare
Pneumonia is a common yet potentially severe respiratory infection that affects millions of people worldwide. This comprehensive guide aims to demystify pneumonia by providing detailed
Sleep Apnea and Depression: Symptoms, Therapies, Coping
Randy Clare
Welcome to our blog post where we explore the relationship between sleep apnea and mental health. Sleep apnea is a condition that affects millions of
The Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Bruxism
Randy Clare
Before delving deeper into the effects of bruxism and potential solutions, it’s essential to understand what bruxism is and the different forms it can take.
Stronger Lungs, Stronger You: How Exercise Can Boost Lung Health
Randy Clare
Do you often feel out of breath during physical or aerobic activities? Do you have a lung condition that makes it hard for you to
Understanding Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy
Randy Clare
Pregnancy is a time of many changes, including changes in sleep patterns. Many pregnant women struggle to get a good night’s sleep, but for around
Caffeine for Headaches: Myths and Realities
Randy Clare
How Caffeine Can Affect Your Headaches If you suffer from frequent headaches, you may have heard that caffeine can help with relieving headache pain. After
The Deadly Truth About Asbestos: A Detailed Analysis
Randy Clare
Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral, has been used for centuries due to its unique properties such as heat resistance, strength, and insulation. Its use was
The Hidden Dangers of Shallow Breathing while Sleeping
Randy Clare
Have you ever woken up feeling groggy and unrested, even after a full night’s sleep? You might be surprised to learn that the quality of
Surviving the Workday with Tension Headaches: Strategies for Success
Randy Clare
Tension headaches are one of the most common types of headaches, affecting 2 billion people around the world. Tension-type headache is ranked as the second
Clearing the Air: How Vaping and Cigarettes Impact Your Lungs & Health
Randy Clare
Tobacco smoking has been around for centuries, but as society progresses, so do the methods of inhaling nicotine. With the rise of e-cigarettes and
Sleep Apnea and Your Heart
Randy Clare
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that can have serious impacts on heart health. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and experience interruptions in
When Headaches Are More Than Just a Headache: The Link Between Orofacial Pain and TMJ Disorders
Randy Clare
If you suffer from frequent headaches, you might be surprised to learn that the problem might not be in your head after all. Instead, it
Complete Patients Guide to Asthma and Allergy
Randy Clare
Asthma and allergies are common conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. If you have asthma or allergies, it’s important to understand what these conditions
Inspire “Sleep Apnea Innovation” – A Revolutionary Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Randy Clare
If you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you know how difficult it can be to find the right treatment. Traditional treatments like continuous positive
Unraveling the Mystery of Tension Headaches
Randy Clare
Do tension headaches or stress headaches plague you? Do they stop you from living life to its fullest or limit your ability to concentrate and
Overlap Syndrome: Where Sleep Apnea and COPD Meet
Randy Clare
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are very common conditions. Prevalence of both COPD and OSA in adults over 40 is
Understanding the Dangers of Sleep Apnea: Lessons from Carrie Fisher’s Passing
Randy Clare
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects 1 in 5 Americans regardless of social standing, body mass, or how much money you have in the
Simple Tips to Avoid Chronic Daily Headaches
Randy Clare
Chronic headache and jaw pain are common ailments that can have a serious impact on our daily lives. While there are many causes for these
Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Patients Guide
Randy Clare
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a fairly common sleep disorder that can have serious consequences if left untreated. If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea,
Taking Back Control: Understanding the Mind-Body Link to Tackle Headaches and Migraines
Randy Clare
Migraine and headache are common complaints among women of all ages. Migraine was found to be the second most prevalent chronic condition after lower back
Coping with Long Covid as a Patient with COPD or Asthma
Randy Clare
Prevalence of Long COVID is not well know however, A study in the United Kingdom found that approximately 10% of individuals who had COVID-19 experienced ongoing symptoms for at least 12 weeks after the initial infection.
Other studies have suggested that the prevalence may be even higher, with some estimates as high as 40%.
Migraine – Symptoms, Triggers and Treatments
Randy Clare
Experts estimate that nearly half of the adult population experiences headache disorders and 12% of Americans get migraine headaches. Women are about three times more
Philips Respironics CPAP Recall: What You Need to Know
Randy Clare
Philips Respironics CPAP recall affected almost 690,000 CPAP devices in the United States and Canada.
Unlock the Secrets of Stress Relief: How to Diagnose and Treat Tension Headaches
Randy Clare
Do you suffer from tension headaches? If so, you’re not alone! Tension headaches are the most common type of headache experienced by adults. Affecting somewhere
Menopause, Sleep Habits, and Weight Gain: Reasons to Prioritize Sleep for Women Over 50
Randy Clare
Menopause is a natural transition that many women go through as they age. It can bring about physical and emotional changes, including sleep disturbances such
Unraveling the Mysteries of Sleep: Common Disorders and Solutions
Randy Clare
Do you often feel tired during the day, regardless of how much sleep you’ve gotten? Do you snore loudly or have difficulty breathing at night?
Don’t Believe the Hype: 3 Common Sleep Apnea Myths Debunked
Randy Clare
Snoring and sleep apnea are two of the most common sleep-related disorders . Snoring is a noise that is made when air flows through a
Does Dental Snoring and Sleep Apnea Treament require a Medical Diagnosis
Randy Clare
It is estimated that there are 2.5 million people in the US that have sleep apnea. . Sleep apnea is a condition that can be life threatening and is required to be diagnosed by a sleep physician using specialized equipment that is not available everywhere
I tried SilentNite sl for my OSA – Here’s what Happened
Randy Clare
untreated sleep apnea is a cause of daytime sleepiness and bed partner disturbance. A Silent Nite SL dental appliance can be a great solution. This article describes a personal journey to treatment with a home sleep study and a dental device.
Sleep Apnea: It’s All About Airflow
Randy Clare
Application of sleep therapies requires diagnostic procedures that isolate and quantify the disease. Where possible the same diagnostic procedures should be used to calibrate or manage treatment.
Here is what no one tells you about Pulse Oximetry
Randy Clare
Pulse oximetry is the non-invasive measurement of a person’s oxygen saturation, the value expressed is SpO2. The most common forms of SpO2 testing is with a sensor attached to the finger, earlobe (pediatric application is often on the child’s toe), or forehead (reflectance testing). It is important to understand that perfusion, skin pigmentation and thickness, ambient light sources and nail polish and acrylic nails all will affect the acuity of pulse oximetry or SpO2 testing.