Archive for the 'test for sleep apnea' Category

Sleep Apnea and the Power of Tea

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

As with most cases of snoring, sleep apnea leaves sufferers unaware that they actually have it until someone actually tells them due to the fact that they’re fast asleep whenever it happens. This condition can cause serious complications, including death as the worst case scenario. While there are the conventional methods for treatment, there are [...]

Do Kids Also Have Sleep Apnea?

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

Although occasional snoring in children is not that uncommon from time to time, it is best to be fully aware of the patterns of their snoring just in case that their child fall into the 1% danger zone category. According to research findings, a good 20% of children that are healthy occasionally. Another 10% of [...]

Sleep Apnea Dentist

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Many of the underlying causes of sleep apnea can presently be tackled with by a sleep apnea dentist; there is even a medical branch known as dental sleep dentistry that has known an increase in the number of specialists over the last decade. Medical practice has shown that sleep apnea may be caused by certain [...]

What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea & How Can OSA Affect You?

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea. Medical professionals are still at a loss as to the exact cause. For most people with obstructive sleep apnea, the soft palate is the most affected region. It happens because the muscle relaxes somewhat when the air passage fully collapses and ends up obstructed.

The [...]

The Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor

Monday, March 31st, 2008

What would the holidays be like without the festive music, the fragrant smells, and the delicious treats that are baked but once a year? If you’ve ever had a cold, you know what it’s like to lose your senses of hearing, smell, and taste, if only temporarily. Your ears, nose, and throat are essential to [...]