by Carla Conrad | Feb 1, 2018 | Sleep Apnea
The month of February is often associated with love, Valentines and hearts, but there’s a reason beyond Valentine’s Day that February is the month of hearts. For 50 years, American Heart Month has been observed during the month of February. The campaign is aimed at...
by Carla Conrad | Dec 14, 2017 | Sleep Apnea, Tips & Tricks
With the holidays rapidly approaching, our minds and bodies are racing to get through an endless to-do list, with proper sleep sometimes being sacrificed in the process. For everyone, the lack of sleep can lead to fatigue and lack of concentration, and it can leave us...
by Carla Conrad | Nov 3, 2017 | Sleep Apnea, Uncategorized
Lately, it seems that Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has been receiving more attention than ever before. It made the the list as a probable contributor to the death of Star War’s star Carrie Fisher. Recently, NFL Star Ryan Jensen spoke to the media about how his...
by Carla Conrad | Sep 22, 2017 | Sleep Apnea
When most of us picture the loud snorer, it’s likely the classic profile of an overweight, middle-age man sleeping soundly on his back, breathing through his mouth. This is also the image many people associate with obstructive sleep apnea. Now, imagine that same loud...
by Carla Conrad | Jul 5, 2017 | Sleep Apnea, Tips & Tricks
Most mornings, the question, “How did you sleep last night?” starts the conversation between my husband and me. When my kids were teenagers, I was constantly bugging them about how they slept—if only to find a reason for their irritability. I used to be a great...
by BPA-Admin | Jun 15, 2017 | Programs & Services, Sleep Apnea
Chris Harancher, MS, RRT, joined the Breathe Pennsylvania staff as the Director of Sleep Apnea Education. Harancher has been involved in respiratory care for 25 years. She started as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with Butler Health System in 1992 after earning...
