What does a sleep study test for? A sleep study is a diagnostic test to evaluate for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a disorder where there is a cessation of the airflow during sleep (apnea) or a significant reduction in the airflow during sleep causing a drop in the oxygen concentration (hypopnea). What is […]
Many people that snore also grind their teeth at night time. Their dentist may be the first person to tell them they are grinding because of the wear on the teeth. The dentist may have made them a mouth guard to prevent damage to the teeth. Actually, the snoring is usually the cause of teeth […]
There are many Over-The-Counter Snoring Products! Find out what works and why! It seems like every day there is another commercial for a snoring product. There are two main reasons why there has been an explosion of treatments for this issue. The first reason is snoring is exceptionally common. 45% of adults snore and 25% […]
Patients present to our office frequently reporting mornings where their uvula is severely swollen. The uvula is the little hanging structure in the back of the throat. It is essentially an extension of the soft palate. The patient will typically report that this occurred after a night of severe snoring. It can cause choking and […]
Has your bed partner ever said “you really snored last night”. Seems like it’s usually not a problem unless your allergies are flared up. You may recognize that allergies and the associated congestion can tip you in to snoring but may not know why this happens and how best to manage it. The physics of […]
Most people who suffer from Obstructive sleep apnea don’t even know they have it. But their partners do. There partner hears the loud and bothersome snoring and sees the episodes where it is appears as if there partner isn’t breathing. This is not only irritating but also very worrisome. Obstructive Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder […]
I am old enough to have been raised on David Letterman’s Top 10 Lists. So here it is: Top 10 reasons to treat your snoring, drum roll please! 10. You don’t get invited to that hunting trip anymore 9. They don’t make sleep number couches 8. Even the dog won’t sleep with you… But more […]
What is a Home Sleep Test? One of the biggest reasons that people with snoring or possible sleep apnea never have it evaluated is because they don’t want to go to a sleep lab. The idea of all of those wires, the electrodes, someone watching, and a strange environment isn’t appealing. They know they will […]
The joke goes… “Why is divorce so expensive…….” “Because it’s worth it…” All kidding aside, living with a spouse that snores is miserable and it can lead to significant relationship issues. The good news is that it is treatable. There are many options to arrive at a successful resolution available with modern treatments. Most people […]
Oral appliances can be very effective in the treatment of sleep apnea in the right candidate. Many people with sleep apnea have a large tongue base and a limited space in the back of the throat for that tongue base. At night, the tongue base falls back into the airway producing obstruction and apnea. This […]
