While loud snoring is often an indicator of sleep apnea, the absence of this symptom doesn’t necessarily mean that a patient doesn’t have sleep apnea. This condition is caused by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep due to either obstruction of the airway opening or a disruption in the signals from the brain. Sleep apnea…
Sleep apnea is related to obesity because excess tissue at the back of the throat increases the likelihood of airway obstruction. Therefore, it makes sense that some patients might see a reduction or even an elimination of their symptoms upon losing weight. However, in other patients sleep apnea might persist even after weight loss. A…
Sleep apnea can negatively affect your quality of life, and the condition is associated with a number of significant health risks. Although it’s important to understand the facts about sleep apnea in order to identify the condition and get treatment, many people are confused or have misinformation about sleep apnea. Here are a number of…
Does your child always seem to be drowsy, even after sleeping eight hours or longer? Does he or she seem to snore unusually loudly or complain of symptoms like frequent headaches or sore throats? Are there behavioral problems, such as excessive irritability or difficulty paying attention? It’s entirely possible that sleep apnea is at fault…
Problems like loud snoring, noticeable pauses in breathing during sleep, daytime drowsiness and frequent sore throats or headaches upon wakening can suggest the presence of a serious health condition called sleep apnea. When sleep apnea is present, a patient stops breathing repeatedly throughout the duration of sleep. This interferes with the patient’s rest and causes…
Did you know that having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could increase your risk for common oral health conditions? Sleep apnea has many unpleasant side effects; one of them being, an increased risk for periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is one of the most destructive and commonly acquired oral health conditions a person can have. Fortunately,…
Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which a person stops breathing for brief periods repeatedly during sleep, can result in dental issues as the mouth and jaw may try to shift their positions to maintain an open airway. Other oral health issues may have a relationship with sleep apnea, as well. Here is an overview…
Sleep apnea, a condition in which a person stops breathing for very brief periods of time repeatedly during sleep, can have serious consequences for your health. If you have signs of sleep apnea, like loud snoring or daytime drowsiness, you should be evaluated to confirm the diagnosis and explore your treatment options. Patients who have…
More than likely you have probably heard about sleep apnea and its symptoms from the news, a family member, or friend. Perhaps you are wondering if you might have sleep apnea based on symptoms such as persistent fatigue and frequent headaches. If you believe you might have sleep apnea, there are a few steps you…
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that affects people from all walks of life. Sometimes, sleep apnea can improve with lifestyle changes such as losing weight, abstaining from smoking, and avoiding alcoholic beverages before bedtime. While lifestyle changes can help some people, they are not universally effective, especially if the underlying cause of sleep apnea…