Better Sleep. Healthier Lives. Stronger Together. Bringing together expertise, technology, and patient-focused care. At the Dr. Halstrom Sleep Apnea & Snoring Clinics Network, we believe that better sleep can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. That’s why we’re bringing together dedicated professionals, innovative treatment options, and a shared commitment […]

Help May Be Available for Eligible BC Residents with Sleep Apnea We are pleased to announce that BC Ministry funding may be available for an oral appliance to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) for eligible individuals receiving BC income assistance or disability assistance. Under BC Ministry regulations, a mandibular advancement device may […]

August 26, 2026 | Academies & Associations, Obstructive Sleep Apnea The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) has released a new clinical practice guideline addressing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) during pregnancy. The guideline provides nine evidence-based recommendations covering screening, diagnosis, treatment, and postpartum reassessment. It is intended to provide clinicians with […]

 Key Summary: A Perspective article proposed a framework linking REM sleep apnea to Alzheimer’s disease risk. REM-related hypoxemia was linked to cerebrovascular pathology and memory-related brain changes. Authors call for REM-specific sleep study indices to improve future risk stratification REM SLEEP-RELATED sleep apnea may amplify the vascular processes that contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, according to […]

At just 24, Dustin Freckleton suffered a stroke during his first year of medical school. The experience left him temporarily paralyzed on one side of his body and searching for answers about his own health. Eventually, he would learn that Sleep Apnea played a significant role in his condition. Nearly seven years later, Freckleton was […]

As both a patient, inventor and provider of treatment his experience over this time establishes him as one of the true pioneers of the field. His Sleep Apnea Journey demonstrates the impact and progress in this area. Watch him discuss this sleep apnea journey below. Dr. Halstrom with the World’s Loudest Snorer – Guinness World […]

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment – Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD). Insurance Coverage for Mandibular Advancement Device is important for patients seeking alternatives to CPAP therapy. For those who are covered by The BC Ministry of Health [Not MSP], insurance coverage for mandibular advancement device now makes coverage for the oral appliance possible. Coverage Criteria The ministry […]

SomnoDent Avant (often referred to simply as the SomnoMed Avant) is a custom-made oral appliance designed to treat mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring by repositioning your jaw during sleep to keep your airway open. It’s part of the SomnoDent family of devices made by SomnoMed, a well-known manufacturer of dental sleep […]

Daytime fatigue robs you of your best self. Many people experience such tiredness because of Sleep Apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with an increased risk for Parkinson disease, according to a recent study scheduled for presentation at the upcoming annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology. The (VA) Portland Health Care System in Oregon assessed the risk for Parkinson disease in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and examined the […]