BlueSleep Sleep Health Library

BlueSleep Sleep Clinic offers current research and analysis by Jordan Stern MD, Medical Director; Alicia Jackson DDS, Dental Sleep Medicine Director, and others on diagnosing and treating snoring and sleep apnea with home sleep tests; oral appliances and CPAP.

BlueSleep’s review of the best oral appliances

Everyone is different and there isn't one device to fit all. Take a look at our professional review of the best oral appliances on the market today.

Our Reviews of the Best Sleep Apnea CPAP Masks

BlueSleep’s sleep specialists annual review of CPAP Machines and CPAP Masks is based on actual clinical results and feedback from thousands of BlueSleep patients.

CPAP Alternatives for Sleep Apnea: Your Options Beyond the Machine

Can't tolerate CPAP? Explore proven alternatives including oral appliances, positional therapy, EPAP devices, Inspire implants, and surgery.

CPAP Side Effects and How to Fix Them

Struggling with dry mouth, mask leaks, bloating, or claustrophobia on CPAP? Learn practical fixes for common side effects and when an oral appliance may help.

Does Insurance Cover a Sleep Study? Costs and Coverage Explained.

Learn what a sleep study costs, whether insurance and Medicare cover it, and how to check your benefits before scheduling in-lab or at-home testing.

Getting Diagnosed and Treated for Sleep Apnea in NYC and the NY Metro Area: What to Expect

Skip the months-long wait at NYC sleep labs. Learn what to expect from at-home sleep apnea testing and treatment across NYC, NJ, and Connecticut with BlueSleep.

How to Stop Snoring: Causes, Remedies, and warning signs of Sleep Apnea

Discover what causes snoring, which remedies actually work, and the warning signs that mean it could be obstructive sleep apnea rather than harmless noise.

Is Online Sleep Apnea Treatment as Effective as In-Person Care?

Is virtual sleep apnea care as effective as in-lab treatment? See what the research shows on telehealth diagnosis, home testing, and remote oral appliance therapy.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Types, Causes, and How It's Treated

Learn what causes obstructive sleep apnea, how it's diagnosed, and which treatments — CPAP, oral appliances, surgery — actually work. Take BlueSleep's free risk screener today.

Oral Device Therapy for Sleep Apnea: How It Works, Cost, and Results

Discover how a custom oral device treats sleep apnea without CPAP. Learn about effectiveness, costs, insurance coverage, and real-world results.

Sleep Apnea in Women: Symptoms That Are Often Missed

Discover unique sleep apnea symptoms in women that are often missed, from insomnia to mood changes. Learn why it's underdiagnosed and when to seek treatment.

Sleep Apnea Symptoms: 10 Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

Snoring, morning headaches, brain fog, and more — learn the 10 key symptoms of sleep apnea, how they show up differently in women, and when to get tested.

What Is AHI? How to Understand Your Sleep Study Results

Confused by your sleep study results? Learn what AHI actually measures, how it differs from RDI and ODI, and why the number alone shouldn't decide your treatment.

Why Am I Always Tired? When Daytime Sleepiness Signals Sleep Apnea

Constantly tired even after a full night's sleep? Learn the difference between fatigue and sleepiness, common causes, and when it may be obstructive sleep apnea.

Creatine & Sleep: What Athletes Need to Know

One of the most popular supplements in sports nutrition may be doing more for your recovery than you think — even when you're short on rest. Learn about Creatine and Sleep from Jordan Stern, MD, CEO and Sleep Specialist at BlueSleep.

Sleep Apnea and Parkinson's Disease: The Connection

BlueSleep’s Founder and Medical Director, Jordan Stern, MD weighs in on new research published by JAMA Neurology.

Travel PAP Machines: Advantages, Disadvantages, Pricing, and Available Options

Looking for a Travel CPAP? BlueSleep’s Sleep Specialist and CPAP Expert, Rebecca Martin, FNPC, shares her extensive experience on these compact devices for treating Sleep Apnea.

Do You Have Low Oxygen Levels Caused By Sleep Apnea?

Learn how wearable sleep trackers measure low oxygen levels and the need for a home sleep test for obstructive sleep apnea.