Halls makes cough drops that come in a variety of flavors. The drops work as a cough suppressant and an anesthetic, providing some pain relief to sore throats. The regular drops contain sugar, but there is also a sugar-free version of Halls available. Video of the Day
A new measuring system is enabling sleep monitoring in your own bed. A sensor is placed under the bed sheets, measuring e.g. heart rate, breathing, sleep quality and sleep length. The sleep data is presented to the user in a mobile app or online. This is the topic of a newly defended PhD dissertation.
Other apps and sleep tracking devices may claim to be able to detect sleep apnea. But their results can be unreliable. Be sure to discuss these devices with your sleep medicine physician. After your sleep study or home sleep apnea test, you will schedule a follow-up appointment to discuss the results. If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, your doctor will discuss your treatment options with you.