Sleep apnea can affect anyone, even children. However, certain factors will put you at an increased risk for sleep apnea. By understanding these risk factors, you can take charge of your health while getting a better night’s sleep. Let’s take a look at four risk factors for sleep apnea. You use alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers and […]
With every new year, there are new obstacles to tackle or overcome. We often decide to “eat healthy” or “exercise more.” But what about how you sleep? This year, make a resolution to get a better night’s sleep by switching your sleeping position. Some people sleep on their backs while others on their stomachs. Then […]
We know that loud snoring can lead to bad jokes and middle of the night elbow jabs. These are two things we don’t want to experience. But it is important to know that snoring is no laughing matter. Loud, disruptive snoring can place a strain on relationships. However, it may also signal obstructive sleep apnea, […]
If you suffer from sleep apnea, it is important to seek treatment immediately. By seeking treatment for sleep apnea, you can further prevent complications with your health. Sleep is important to help keep you healthy. Without proper sleep, you will begin to feel the negative side effects. Untreated sleep apnea can take a major toll […]
At the end of the day, what do you want to do the most? Odds are, you want to sit back, relax and drift off into sleep. But there’s one problem. Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to fall asleep right away every night. Some even wake up still exhausted because sleep apnea […]
Have you ever woken up feeling like you didn’t have a wink of sleep last night? We’ve all been there before–probably numerous times throughout our lifetime. Our sleep habits have a significant impact on how well we sleep every night. If you are able to maintain a regular schedule while also avoiding behavior that promotes […]
Are you at risk for sleep apnea? Do you think you have sleep apnea? These are common questions and we have the answers for you. As you may already know, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when the breathing pathways through the mouth, nose or throat are collapsed or blocked. These airways are susceptible to blockages […]
The month of June was set aside as National Aphasia Awareness Month, which means making sure your patients are staying on top of their health by treating sleep apnea and other symptoms in prevention of stroke. As you are aware, stroke is the number five cause of death and the leading cause of disability in […]
It is estimated that over 20 million American adults are currently living with sleep apnea–now that’s a lot! While the symptoms of sleep apnea tend to differ between men and women, it is still a condition that is associated with equally serious health consequences for everyone. June was Men’s Health Month and in May we […]
Ignoring sleep apnea or snoring can lead to the worsening of symptoms. Make treatment a top priority in order to prevent further complications. Here are three medical complications that can be caused by sleep apnea can have on your oral and overall health when treatment is ignored. Stroke. The leading complication of untreated sleep apnea […]