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More Surgical Devices for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a (not so) silent killer, one whose many thousands of victims often fly below the radar of our national health reporting. Yet with a growing body of evidence tying the sleep disorder to heart disease, brain damage and other chronic health issues, an increasing number of researchers are looking for better … Continue reading More Surgical Devices for Obstructive 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 >>Snoring Too Much? There’s an App for That
It is a cliché of modern times that smartphones have become “everything machines” – they manage our schedules, sort our photos, supply our distractions, even deliver our relationships. Now some enterprising coders have come up with yet another trick: using a smartphone to contain snoring. It is more than an idle amusement. Snoring, even in … Continue reading Snoring Too Much? There’s an App for That
View More >>How Sinus Symptoms Cause Snoring
I write frequently about sleep and breathing disorders, and often mention that sinus surgery can remedy some of the worst cases of interrupted sleep. One thing I rarely describe is the mechanism at work, namely how your sinuses can affect your nighttime breathing. This helpful article outlines the mechanics in their basic form. Here’s the … Continue reading How Sinus Symptoms Cause Snoring
View More >>How to Spot Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea represents a significant health risk, widely associated with diabetes, mood disorders and cardiovascular disease. I’ve written about apnea often in the space because new risk factors are forever surfacing. But one question I haven’t covered in much detail is how you can tell the difference between typical sleep patterns and true apnea. Thankfully … Continue reading How to Spot Obstructive Sleep Apnea
View More >>Unlocking Sleep
It is widely known that sleep disturbances can set off a cascade of health problems. Because sleep is a time when our brains self-regulate, any interruptions during this period can result in mood disturbances, cardiac problems, even glaucoma. The science of sleep has become an active area in medical technology. New devices to combat snoring … Continue reading Unlocking Sleep
View More >>Study: Sleep Deprivation Makes You Unattractive
Sleep deprivation can occur for countless reasons, some biological, some psychological. You’re likely to lie awake at night if you suffer from obesity or enlarged turbinates, but you may also toss and turn in response to stress, depression or anxiety. Whatever the cause, one thing is for certain: people can tell when you’re tired. A … Continue reading Study: Sleep Deprivation Makes You Unattractive
View More >>Turbinate Reduction Surgery for Snoring
The Internet is rife with questionable advice. Even articles that make a modicum of sense are almost always puff pieces, comprised of regurgitated, shopworn tips from similar websites. The field of otolaryngology is especially susceptible to fly-by-night features with specious titles such as “7 Easy Home Remedies to Cure the Common Cold” (spoiler alert: just … Continue reading Turbinate Reduction Surgery for Snoring
View More >>How Snoring Can Get You Arrested
Sleep apnea is no laughing matter. It has been widely documented that this chronic respiratory disorder can affect any number of areas, including alertness, mood and heart health. But every once in a while, a new potential hazard arises that nobody could have seen coming. Case in point: this Detroit man whose snoring actually led … Continue reading How Snoring Can Get You Arrested
View More >>Sleep Apnea Leads to Cranky Kids
My specialty in sinus surgery is generally limited to adults, but I follow the news with some interest when a new correlation is uncovered in the field. Such was the case with a recent study that highlighted yet another in a long line of side effects associated snoring and sleep apnea: ADHD and other behavioral … Continue reading Sleep Apnea Leads to Cranky Kids
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