Overall, surgery for sleep apnea is usually reserved for either people who have failed a trial of a positive airway pressure device (CPAP or BiPAP or APAP) or who have just a single anatomic factor causing their blockage. In most large studies and scientific reviews, we find surgery for sleep apnea is successful at reducing […]
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OFFICE BASED TREATMENTS FOR SNORING AND MILD SLEEP APNEA Snoring is one of the most disturbing symptoms. This is true for people who have to sleep together or in close proximity with the snorer. This disorder can have both short and long-term effect on the patient. These can range from sleepiness during the day with […]
Washington Post story today about Obstructive Sleep Apnea Maybe it is more than just snoring? Obstructive sleep apnea causes pauses in breathing at night, limiting REM-phase sleep and causing blood oxygen fluctuations. In addition to daytime sleepiness and headaches, severe OSA can cause hypertension and heart disease and can contribute to obesity. What may be […]
Study: Tiny changes in how much sleep kids get have major impact on behavior | KDVR.com – Denver News, Weather & Sports from FOX 31 News in Denver, Colorado.
Can You Get a Good Night’s Rest in Your Airplane Seat? The science of sit-sleep. via Sleeping while sitting: How restful is it? – Slate Magazine.
Good bedtime habits can lead to improved sleep without pills or technology. Before taking the step to medicate to improve your sleep, make sure you are doing everything you can do to give your body the best chance of having a good night’s sleep: 1. Plan for a full 8hr of sleep every night. 2. […]