The Respire Journal

Sleep Concierge Program: Personalized CPAP Monitoring for Better Results Starting CPAP therapy can be life-changing for people with sleep apnea—but it can also be overwhelming. From adjusting to wearing a mask to managing air pressure settings, many patients struggle in the early weeks. And when support is inconsistent, those struggles can lead to frustration, noncompliance, […]

Gone are the days when diagnosing a sleep disorder meant spending a night hooked up to wires in an unfamiliar lab. Today, sleep testing has evolved, offering patients a more comfortable and convenient alternative: wearable home sleep test (HST) devices. These modern tools are transforming how we evaluate sleep health—making the process simpler, less intimidating, […]

Understanding Your Sleep Study Results: What Happens Next? A sleep study is an essential step toward diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, but what happens after the test? At The Respire Institute, we ensure that every patient receives a clear, actionable plan based on their sleep study results. Our goal is to help you understand your […]

Drowsiness. Headaches. Mood-swings. The daytime symptoms of sleep apnea are enough to frustrate anyone, but people who aren’t aware of their condition, or who have had these symptoms for a long time, might write them off as a nuisance. “Part of getting older,” they imagine. True, a patient with moderate sleep apnea and a strong […]

In bedrooms worldwide, a common challenge disrupts the peace each night: snoring. It’s not just a nuisance for those sharing the room, but it’s also a health concern for the snorer. Welcome to “The Snore Wars,” where the battle for a silent night is fought with strategy and science. Let’s explore some effective tactics to […]

We live in a society that is eternally connected. We can talk to our friends around the globe any time we want. Our bosses can reach out to us with updates about projects long after we’ve left the office. We can tap into a literally infinite list of reading material whenever we feel like it. […]

If you or your partner has suffered from mild sleep apnea, you may have pursued a remedy at home. You might have investigated  at increased exercise, stricter diets, oral appliances, and upright sleeping positions that help relieve the apnea. It’s possible, however, that these steps have done you no good. You or your partner may […]

A diagnosis of sleep apnea frequently comes after two things are reported. The first is loud, violent snoring. The second is the presence of “apneic events,” moments where a person’s unconscious breathing stops entirely and doesn’t resume for many seconds. Both of these are usually reported by the partner of the sufferer, and are often […]