Dangers of Snoring
Snoring is a condition that affects approximately 90 million Americans. According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, one-third to half of those that snore could be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is a serious sleep disorder that needs to be treated. How Do You Know if You Snore? Walter “Sweetness” Payton, legendary running back […]
Discover Your Daytime Fatigue With This Ultimate Sleep Quiz
Getting the right amount of nightly sleep can make a big difference in how awake we feel during the day. You may think you get enough sleep by going to bed 7-9 hours before you wake. But your sleep could be disturbed and leave you drowsy during the day. That is why a sleep apnea […]
Pediatric Sleep Studies: Prepare Yourself and Your Child
What to Expect from Your Child’s Sleep Study We utilize the same tests used to diagnose and rule out sleep disorders in adults for children. However, because children are more likely to displace sensors during the night, we prefer to use attended studies rather than home monitoring. We recommend that a parent accompanies a child […]
Let Dad Know You Care About His Health This Weekend!
Father’s Day is this weekend, and we are celebrating our dad’s with the gift awareness! Sleep apnea affects an estimated 22 million Americans, but did you know that sleep apnea is more prevalent in men vs. women with a ratio of 8:1, according to the National Sleep Foundation? This disorder is defined as having “one […]
