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Lost in Space with Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea can be caused by anatomy, infection or injury. Whatever the cause, its effects can be devastating – think depression, cognitive impairment, weight gain and immune issues. Now a new study has found a link between sleep apnea and a new deficit: spatial memory, especially the mental models we create to locate our … Continue reading Lost in Space with Sleep Apnea
View More >>When Sleep Apnea Hides in Plain Sight
I write about obstructive sleep apnea in Los Angeles for a few reasons, including the fact that it is a pervasive problem, and the fact that as a sinus surgeon, I may be able to help. One of the things I continually marvel at is how many people still don’t seem to know about sleep … Continue reading When Sleep Apnea Hides in Plain Sight
View More >>Sinus Problems and Sleep Disorders: Not-so-Strange Bedfellows
Most estimates put the number of Americans who suffer with sleep disorders north of 50 million. Within this population there are countless reasons for these problems, of course – some people live in loud places, others suffer from emotional distress that keeps them awake at night. But the vast majority of sleep disorders can be … Continue reading Sinus Problems and Sleep Disorders: Not-so-Strange Bedfellows
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