What is Balloon Sinuplasty?
For many years, people that suffered from the lasting effects of chronic sinusitis had two options for treatment: medication or surgery. While decongestants reduce swelling and nasal steroids help inflammation,…
Better Night Life
Each night, millions of people are impacted by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Sleep apnea causes a start-stop breathing pattern when tissue in the throat blocks the airway. This results in…
CPAP Machines Versus Surgery for Treating Snoring and Sleep Apnea
CPAP machines tend to be the first thing that comes to mind when people think of sleep apnea treatments. CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. You may have an…
Sleep Apnea and Car Accidents
Sleep apnea can put your health at risk in a variety of ways, from creating physical health problems to contributing to mental health issues including depression. Another associated danger that…
Which Surgery is Right for Me?
Sleep apnea is a serious and potentially fatal problem. Sleep apnea comes with a variety of physical causes. Generally speaking, it can be traced to an obstruction in the mouth…
Sleep Apnea and Depression
Studies have shown that sleep apnea can be a major contributing factor in depression and other mental health issues. One study published in 2014 showed that approximately 54% of participants who have…
What Is Sleep Apnea?
You may have heard the term sleep apnea, but do you know what it actually means? You may think it’s the same thing as snoring, but while the two can…