What’s Keeping You Up?

(This is a post sponsored by Rana. All opinions and witty commentary, as always, are my own.)

You may be surprised that one of the biggest issues facing couples in the bedroom isn’t what you think. Sleep Apnea causes people to stop breathing – repeatedly – through the night which then leaves them gasping for air. Can you imagine sleeping beside a loved one and having this happen night after night?

Another surprising statistic, up to 90% of Sleep Apnea sufferers go undiagnosed. Many people mistake Sleep Apnea for heavy snoring or other ailments and therefore don’t treat it.  In fact, it’s actually the Sleep Apnea sufferer’s partner who pushes for the first step of diagnosis and eventual treatment (around 75% of people diagnosed with Sleep Apnea have been pushed to find a solution by their sleepless partner.). As they say, “He resists but she persists!” And for good reason, disrupted sleep for a couple leaves everyone tired and let’s face it – irritable!

The good news is that help is at hand for those affected by SA. RANA, one of Canada’s leading Respiratory Care companies, offers products and service that are radically improving people’s lives.

Sleep issues can have some significant consequences on the patients’ lives, but they do not seem to rise to the level of being an urgent issue that must be addressed immediately. However, if you ask anyone who suffers from Sleep Apnea, or their loving partner, I’m sure they’d disagree on the importance of the issue. If you or someone you know is impacted, check out the Rana website. It’s packed full of information and resources and even a quiz to help determine if you or someone you love has Sleep Apnea.