One of the most common signs of obstructive sleep apnea is loud snoring or a cessation of breathing. But how do you tell if you snore if you live alone? There are a few ways to know if you have sleep apnea, even if you live by yourself. How Do You Know You Have Sleep … Read more
Your partner just informed you that you have been snoring so loudly that they need to buy earplugs. At first you shake it off, thinking that your loud slumber is due to being exhausted after putting in extra hours at work. But then you remember reading that recent article about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and … Read more
There’s nothing worse than a poor night’s sleep. If your sleep difficulties are caused by breathing difficulties, you and your bed partner are likely to both wake up unrested. In fact, 30 percent of participants say their sweetie’s snoring causes them to routinely sleep in a separate room, according to one UK Study. Beyond its … Read more
If the thought of having growths in your nose makes you a little uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Though generally considered non-cancerous, nasal polyps are common because they can block airways. If you’ve been told you breathe through your mouth at night or make loud, gasping noises when you sleep, you could be battling obstructive sleep … Read more
Anyone who’s ever caught an elbow to the rib cage from a sleep deprived partner knows how disruptive their snoring can be. But in some cases, it can be dangerous, too. Nearly half the population snores, but for about 22 million Americans, that snoring is actually an audible sign of something more serious: Obstructive Sleep … Read more
When tongue ties and lip ties are mentioned, it’s typically in the context of baby breastfeeding woes, but did you know that the same issues left unchecked could lead to snoring and sleep apnea in older children and adults? At birth, the tongue is normally high in the palate and the continuous activity of nursing, … Read more
We spend a third of our lives sleeping — but many of us are in denial about how much rest we are actually getting and how detrimental this lack of sleep can be to our health. For example, if you’re a chronic snorer, you could be suffering long-term effects without realizing it. Snoring is a … Read more
Though snoring is commonly found in both women and men, when asked to picture someone who has sleep apnea, chances are you imagine a larger middle-aged man whose wife must endure loud, trumpeting snoring. While many of Dr. Marc Kayem’s snoring and sleep apnea patients are men, women can have sleep apnea and snoring problems … Read more
If you’ve ever been shoved violently in the middle of the night to turn over, you know that snoring can have consequences. But on top of annoying your partner and interrupting your sleep cycle, it’s possible that you could be suffering from a dangerous condition called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can lead to or exacerbate … Read more
As sleep apnea wears you down more and more, it’s tempting to look for a quick fix to the problem, something that will make snoring and nighttime waking a thing of the past. That’s why so many sleep apnea patients are turning to laser procedures that are relentless with their promises — no anesthesia, immediate … Read more
