Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) happens when you repeatedly stop breathing during sleep. These pauses are temporary, but they’ll partially wake you up. This can make it difficult to get a good night’s ...

—A recent study examined whether having unrecognized and untreated OSA increased chances of hospital readmissions for patients admitted for COPD exacerbation. Reviewed by Ware Kuschner, MD, Professor ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients hospitalized for COPD exacerbations who were also found to have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea had ...

Among adolescents, the presentation of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) mirrors many typical signs of a much more common age-related diagnosis — hyperactivity, decreased attention span and ...

One of the most important metrics on a Fitbit tracker is the Estimated Oxygen Variation – and now that every tracker is fitted with an SpO2 sensor, everyone can take advantage. Blood oxygen can be ...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) refers to a group of lung ailments that can cause breathing difficulties. The two most common disorders associated with COPD are Emphysema and Chronic ...