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OR Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can make you tired and sleepy during the day. It can also cause high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, heart attacks, strokes and even sudden death. The best treatment is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP). It pumps air into the throat, and keeps the throat open, so you can breathe normally.…
Clinical Trials for Narcolepsy & Idiopathic Hypersomnia We are conducting or starting clinical trials for Narcolepsy and for Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH). These give patients the opportunity to try a new medicine while contributing to scientific information and future patient care. There is no cost to patients (we cover all costs of evaluation and treatment). We…
What is the Best Pillow? Patients often ask us, “What is the best pillow?” Patients also ask whether there is a pillow to use with CPAP, or a pillow that treats snoring and sleep apnea. According to Consumer Reports, the best pillow is Coop Home Goods Premium Adjustable Loft, followed closely by Sleep Number ComfortFit…