American Sleep Apnea Association
The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by sleep apnea and advancing the cause of sleep apnea in future generations.
American Sleep Apnea Association
The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by sleep apnea and advancing the cause of sleep apnea in future generations.
How ASAA Helps Sleep Apnea Patients
Since 1990, we are an organization of, by, and for sleep apnea patients. The needs and well-being of sleep apnea patients are always our first priority
Important Update
Philips Respironics issued a recall for some CPAP and BiLevel PAP devices and mechanical ventilators.
American Sleep Apnea Association’s Programs
All our programs are designed to assist sleep apnea patients, and their loved ones, get well adjusted to living with sleep apnea.
It’s A New Dawn For ASAA
Sleephealth.org is the new home of the American Sleep Apnea Association. Check this space for exiting new things to come.
Latest Sleep Health & Sleep Apnea News
Sleep Deprivation Takes Toll On Teens
More than a third of high school students say they’ve been plagued by feelings of depression or hopelessness, and one in five say they’ve contemplated taking their own life. Even more alarmingly, this generation of teens is the most sleep-deprived in human history. Most children and adults (70%) get enough sleep, but only 15 percent…
How Much Sleep Is Required For Our Brain To Function Properly?
How much sleep does our brain require to function effectively over time? A recent study published in the journal Nature, offers an explanation. In a group of approximately 500,000 adults from the UK BioBank, the researchers discovered that both insufficient and excessive sleep contributed to decreased cognitive function. The main finding was that seven hours…
Cardiologists Have A Unique Opportunity To Boost OSA Screening And Diagnosis
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to a variety of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) conditions, including hypertension, heart failure, coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and stroke. Unfortunately, most occurrences of OSA in the United States go unnoticed and untreated, which means patients may be affected by this comorbid disorder. To address this health-care issue…
You don’t have to wake up tired every day
24 Million Americans do not know they have sleep apnea. Take our quick online test to see if you are at risk of having sleep apnea.