Sleep Apnea Surgery

Snoring may seem like a relatively innocuous annoyance, but the consequences can be deadly. People with sleep apnea are at triple the risk of sudden death during sleep when compared to the general population. While there are devices that can help lower this risk, they are generally uncomfortable and inconvenient to use. For this reason, [Read more]

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition where a person’s sleep is disrupted by obstruction at the back of their throat. When OSA occurs, the tongue is sucked against the back of the throat. The tongue blocks the upper airway and airflow is impeded. As the oxygen level in the brain decreases, the sleeper gets [Read more]

If you suspect that you might be suffering from a sleep disorder of some sort, your doctor may suggest that you undergo a sleep study. If you have reservations about undergoing a sleep study, understanding more about what this study can show you will go a long ways towards easing any concerns. What is a [Read more]

Sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to experience pauses in their breathing or have abnormally shallow breathing while they sleep. The pauses in breathing may happen as often as every other minute while the person is sleeping. Sleep apnea has side effects that can negatively impact one’s lifestyle because it likely results in [Read more]

Did you know that many sleep apnea sufferers around the world may be waking up as many as a hundred times per night or more without knowing it? With worldwide estimates as high as 24 percent of men and 9 percent of women who may be living with sleep apnea, it is not surprising the [Read more]

Even though the phrase “sleep apnea” is now relatively widely recognized by the general public, much confusion still exists about exactly what sleep apnea is, who is at risk, whether it only affects people who are overweight or obese and how it is treated. If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea or you suspect [Read more]

If you find yourself waking up frequently throughout the night and never seem to have enough energy to do the things you want to do during the day, you may be suffering from sleep apnea. “Apnea” is the cessation of breathing, and “sleep apnea” is the medical term that’s used to describe this process when [Read more]

Today, sleep apnea is a commonly recognized phrase. But what is less known is just how serious sleep apnea can be. For most people, the risk of heart attack is lowest between midnight and 6a.m. But the reverse is true for people who have obstructive sleep apnea. These early morning hours are quite literally deadly. [Read more]

If you’re a heavy snorer, you might be wondering if you have a condition that requires medical treatment. It turns out that some heavy snorers actually have a condition known as sleep apnea. Once you get the diagnosis of sleep apnea, there’s really two essential ways to treat sleep apnea. The first method is to [Read more]

Most people should be getting about eight hours of sleep a night. This sleep repairs the body and prepares the brain for a new day. Unfortunately, an estimated 10 percent of women and 25 percent of men have a serious disorder that keeps them from getting the sleep they need for good health. Obstructive sleep [Read more]

What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is an extremely common disorder that results in the obstruction of the upper airway at the back of your throat. When sleeping, this tends to occur when the tongue is sucked to this area, therefore putting a brief stop to airflow. Not only is your sleep interrupted by this [Read more]