Sleep clinician discussing alternatives to CPAP with a patient

Sleep Apnea and Panic Attacks: Understanding the Overlap

Sleep apnea and panic attacks can occur in the same person, but they are not the same condition. Waking suddenly with a racing heart or a sense of choking does not tell you which explanation applies. The useful next step is to have recurring symptoms assessed, rather than assume that every frightening awakening is caused…

Man writing in a sleep diary while sitting on the edge of a bed.

Snoring Explained: A Plain-Language Guide to Common Terms

Snoring information is easier to use when the terminology is clear. Words such as apnea, obstruction and primary snoring describe different things. They should not be treated as interchangeable labels for a noisy night. AI-generated illustration: keeping notes about sleep and snoring. Snoring The sound produced when upper-airway tissues vibrate during sleep. The description tells…