Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a very common, but very serious condition that can leave a lasting negative impact on your health if not treated and managed properly. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the upper airway becomes obstructed as you sleep resulting in extended and frequent pauses in breathing. These pauses in breathing can be detrimental to your health. The frequent and […]

Sleep apnea can be a scary thing, especially if your child is diagnosed with this dangerous and harmful sleeping disorder. If your child has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea you may be eager to learn about what treatment options are available for your child. Since sleep apnea causes your child to stop breathing multiple times per night, it’s a […]

Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes the sufferer to stop breathing while they sleep. This disorder goes beyond the normal pauses in breathing that are a normal part of sleep. With sleep apnea, breathing stops more often and for longer periods of time than what is considered to be normal. The most common form of this sleep disorder that […]

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that affects 2-3% of children, including babies as reported by the National Sleep Foundation. Obstructive sleep apnea can be passed down to children, so if you or your spouse suffers from sleep apnea then there’s a higher chance that your children may have the sleep disorder as well. Children who have enlarged adenoids and/or […]

Sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing stops momentarily during sleep. While most people who suffer from this sleeping disorder, particularly obstructive sleep apnea are adults, children can also suffer from this dangerous disorder. There are signs and symptoms that you can look out for if you think your child may be suffering from sleep apnea. What is Obstructive […]

Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes you to stop breathing several, up to hundreds of times per night.  These spells can last just moments but the constant cessation of breathing can lower your oxygen levels.  If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to greater issues such as high blood pressure, cardiac disease, and even death. Risk Factors for Sleep […]

Sleep apnea occurs when your breathing is interrupted while you are sleeping.  There are two kinds of sleep apnea:  central and obstructive.  With central sleep apnea the brain fails to signal the muscles to breathe.  Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by the airway being blocked by the soft tissue in the rear of the throat.  Often times, people who suffer […]

Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects millions of people by causing long or frequent pauses in breathing while asleep.  As a result of these pauses, oxygen levels fall and several other problems can arise.  While many people who have sleep apnea are adults, it is important to understand that children and teenagers are also susceptible to this disorder. What […]

Most people dismiss snoring as a non-issue, but it can be one of the first signs that you are suffering from sleep apnea. This ailment has the potential to wreak havoc on your body, and leave you facing other health issues that can make sleep apnea worse. It’s a vicious cycle, wherein you have one ailment that leads to more, […]

Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes you to stop breathing while asleep.  The most common form of this disorder is obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, which occurs when your tongue or soft palette obstruct your airway.  It is currently believed that OSA can be genetic due to the factors that play a role in the disorder. Inheriting Sleep Apnea […]

There are some very common tests that doctors will perform when it comes to diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea. They will need to first ask you a series of questions, and then they will need your permission to perform some testing while you sleep. The more they find during your time at the sleep clinic, the more they will know about […]

There are numerous risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea. They can come from a person’s age, weight, environment, sleeping position, race, gender, health, and family history. If you are unsure of how at risk you are for obstructive sleep apnea, consider some of these risk factors. For anyone that has a good number of these risk factors, you may want […]

Obstructive sleep apnea has many signs and symptoms, and they vary with each person. Some people will exhibit next to no symptoms and have a very mild case, while others will show every single symptom and have a case that could be deadly if left undiagnosed. If you think that you or someone you care about is suffering from obstructive […]

Trying to understand exactly what obstructive sleep apnea is can be somewhat confusing. It is not just as simple as struggling to breathe now and again when sleeping. It is a serious medical condition, and far more common than most people realize. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea, and is usually evident in people who […]