News and Articles
Exciting News! We are now a part of the MemorialCare Medical Group!
As of October 1, 2011 Dr. Inchel Yeam and Pacific Sleep Lab have joined the growing family of MemorialCare Medical Group physicians. We are proud to be a part of this excellent medical group which is supported by MemorialCare Medical Foundation, a not-for-profit organization. Read more…
SUCCESSFUL CPAP THERAPY in Patients with OSA
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, although simple in concept has been one of the most dramatic therapies in modern medicine. Read more…
Adjusting to CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, CPAP, although simple in concept, is by far the greatest invention in sleep medicine. This has benefited many patients and has been a profound life-improving experience for many. Read more…
Breathing and Sleep
Can You Breathe and Sleep at the Same Time?
A silly question? You probably answered “yes”.
You may be interested to know that many people experience difficulty sleeping and breathing simultaneously. Sleep related breathing disorder, commonly known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), affects over 12 million Americans.
Do any of these signs and symptoms apply to you or someone you know: Difficulty falling asleep? Loud snoring? Choking or gasping? Kicking legs during sleep? Waking up with a headache? Feeling sleepy during the day? Memory or learning problems? Feeling irritable or lacking energy? Read more…
Sleep Hygiene
Improving Sleep through Proper Sleep Habits
How is my Sleep Hygiene?
Sleep habits, or sleep hygiene, are behaviors that we learn throughout our lives, from childhood to adulthood.
Most teenagers and young adults tend to be late sleepers and sleep into the late morning (“delayed phase”). However, our society is structured so that schools and most work places start early in the day. When these teens and young adults go to bed late and get up early to meet their school or work demands, sleep deprivation sets in. Read more…
What Happens When We Sleep?
Is sleep simply turning off the brain and going into a deep coma?
Sleep is much more complex than you may think. In fact it is a state of being just as important as being awake. Some people believe that sleep is a waste of time, and they try to sleep as little as possible to be more productive within more waking hours. The consequences of this mistaken thinking are detrimental. These people tend to be chronically tired and mentally unfocused. They are also liable to get sick more often and in the long run, their health suffers. Read more…