Is CPAP Annoyance Keeping You Up at Night?
For many years, the go-to solution for sleep apnea has been the CPAP machine. CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure, is a machine that increases airway pressure to keep your airway from collapsing when you are asleep. It is an effective treatment, but recent studies have shown that alternatives to CPAP are better for patients […]
Read MoreWhat Is CPAP Intolerance?
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) intolerance is the inability to tolerate a CPAP mask as treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. While CPAP is the most common treatment, and often considered the gold standard for the treatment of sleep apnea, not everyone tolerates it well. The Problem of CPAP Intolerance The biggest problem with CPAP intolerance […]
Read MoreHow Does Snoring Affect the Rest of the Body?
Everyone has the occasional night where they snore. Too much alcohol can cause you to snore. Exhaustion can lead to snoring. A cold or sinus blockage can cause a short-term snoring problem. But when does snoring become an issue? How does it affect your health? And how does snoring affect the rest of your body? […]
Read MoreWill Smoking Worsen My Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea causes breathing problems when you’re asleep, resulting in frequent sleep interruptions. Over time, this can lead to an increased risk of stroke, heart disease, and other serious health issues. If you’re a smoker, does this behavior make sleep apnea even worse? Learn more about the effects of smoking on this sleep disorder. […]
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May, 2019Posted In
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Can Stress Cause Snoring?
Stress can have profound effects on the body and lead to snoring. If you’ve developed a snoring condition, it’s important to see a sleep specialist as it may be an underlying health condition. Why Have I Started Snoring All of a Sudden? If you have suddenly developed a snoring condition, it can be due to […]
Read MoreStrategies for Managing Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea occurs when you have trouble breathing freely throughout the night while sleeping. This causes you to stop breathing from time to time, which can wake your body up from sleep. Managing your sleep apnea can help prevent further health problems from developing. What Causes Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea can happen when you have […]
Read MoreWill My Sleep Apnea Cause Problems With My Pregnancy?
Sleep apnea affects many aspects of your life, and if you’re pregnant, it can cause potential health problems for both you and your baby. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that’s often associated with chronic loud snoring. It’s characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, and although this can occur […]
Read MoreDoes My Mattress Affect My Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders encountered by Americans. About 2% of women and 4% of men experience it. Sleep apnea is characterized by a temporary inability to breathe during the night, leading to reduced blood flow to the brain. There are several forms of the condition, but the most common […]
Read MoreAre Anti-Snoring Mouthpieces Comfortable?
Anti-snoring mouthpieces are an effective form of treatment for many cases of sleep apnea, and they’re often used when a patient finds CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy too uncomfortable. What is An Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece? An anti-snoring mouthpiece is used to treat chronic snoring and sleep apnea. It’s worn only at night and works by […]
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Sep, 2018Posted In
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The Ultimate Health Risks of Snoring
While occasional snoring may be harmless, chronic snoring can prevent you from getting a good night’s rest, and in some cases, may be a sign of a more serious health condition. In this article, Philadelphia snoring specialist, Dr. Marc Levin, addresses the potential health risks associated with chronic snoring and provides an overview of the […]
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