August 27, 2010

Severity of Sleep Disordered Breathing Linked to Obesity

A study published in the Medical Journal of Australia attributes the increase in severity of sleep disordered breathing (i.e. obstructive sleep apnea) cases to increases in obesity levels. The researchers from the University of Newcastle reviewed almost 15,000 diagnostic sleep studies made between 1987 and 2007.  The median body weight of patients increased by 11% for men and 16% for […]
November 2, 2009

Columbus Snoring Treatment

Is Your Snoring Dangerous To Your Health? Columbus, OH – So many patients in my practice ask about their snoring and whether it is dangerous.  The answer is, quite possibly, very dangerous.  While some snoring is simply annoying-keeping spouses and family awake, if your snoring is really sleep apnea then you are truly playing with fire.  Sleep Apnea is a […]