All about sleep disorders, CPAP, sleep apnea, snoring, insomnia, sleep diagnostics and treatments. Read our blog for the latest news from Dorma Sleep Clinic.
When the COVID-19 crisis hit, we knew that we were in a unique position to help. The majority of our medical team practices both in our clinics and in the public sector including hospitals managing the COVID-19 outbreak. Sleep apnea and other sleep disorders that our clinic treats are typically respiratory problems. We knew … Read more
Content updated: September 23, 2026. This guide was originally published in 2020. Its old model ranking has been removed; use the questions below to discuss a purchase with our team. Preparing to buy CPAP equipment Start with your prescription and treatment needs. The device, mask, tubing and accessories need to work together and suit your … Read more
Snoring is quite common in adults, especially in men over 50. It is estimated that 40% of them are snoring. Responsible for a lot of problems, snoring disturbs the sleep of the spouse and family. It can sometimes reach 90 decibels, or the sound of a motor truck transportation. Caused by the vibration of the … Read more
Contact our team — (514) 360-7753 Read our blog Traveling becomes almost irresistible when you are on vacation. Only one problem: What should you do with your CPAP? Many people choose to leave their CPAP at home, thinking that if they were able to live without it before their sleep apnea was diagnosed, why not … Read more
Contact our team — (514) 360-7753 Read our blog Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airways become obstructed during sleep. Patients frequently suffer from symptoms such as: Snoring Breathing interruptions Dry mouth Daytime sleepiness Sore throat Dry mouth is often associated with sleep apnea and can cause bad breath, especially in the morning. During sleep, … Read more
Contact our team — (514) 360-7753 Read our blog Whether it is during Canada Day celebrations, the holidays or any other occasion; it is well known that alcohol and festivity go frequently together. Did you know that alcohol can affect sleep quality and even increase the frequency and duration of apnea? Drinking alcohol causes … Read more
Love is emerging with a new partner in your life. It is possible that you hesitate to spend the night with your new partner because you fear his or her reaction to the CPAP. Will he or she accepts the noise produced by the unit or does it give him or her the impression of … Read more
Scientists agree to say that sleep has an influence on a person’s health and life quality. Many studies are performed each year in order to determine the number of hours of sleep a normal adult should have every night. In June 2015, the medical journal SLEEP, a publication produced by the AASM, published some … Read more
Our team of healthcare professionals offers a wide range of surgical and non-surgical treatments for snoring and sleep apnea. Such services include: sleep testing, CPAP prescription and titration and upper airway surgery for snoring and sleep apnea. What’s the link between snoring and sleep apnea? Snoring occurs when the upper segments of the respiratory tract … Read more
It is possible to treat mild to moderate cases of sleep apnea without surgery, by changing certain lifestyle habits, here are a few: _ Weight loss _ Avoid alcohol and sleeping pills _ Changing sleeping position to improve breathing _ Stop smoking. Smoking increases the swelling of the airways and aggravates snoring. _ Avoid sleeping … Read more
