Sleep Apnea / CPAPs

I hear about all kinds of CPAPs. I wonder which model people have? I know there was a recall on one or two Philips models. Anyone use a BPAP?

The Apple Watch’s new sleep breathing disturbance detection feature is generating buzz in the health and tech communities. We know that snoring and sleep disturbances may indicate sleep apnea, which are known to have serious long-term effects on overall health, from increasing the risk of heart disease to contributing to fatigue and poor mental health.

The excitement around this feature is warranted - there are BILLIONS of people across the globe who suffer from sleep apnea. 80-90% of people who have it do not even have a diagnosis! This is a great way to self-screen and use the information to speak to a doctor about getting tested. Teresa from Sleep Better NYC can get you a sleep test in the comfort of your own home! But first, let's talk about the watch.

How does it know?

At the core of this feature is accelerometry—a sensor that measures motion. Typically used…