While millions of Americans have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), the most common of the three types of sleep apnea, very few people will ever need surgery to correct the problem. So, to answer the question, “Do you need sleep apnea surgery?” the short answer is, “No.” For Des Moines, Iowa, residents losing sleep due [...]
The physiology of what causes snoring in females is very much the same way as it is in males. When the tissue of the airway collapses, snoring occurs as air is forced out. Snoring is the sound emitted by people as they struggle to unblock their away to allow air to go out and then [...]
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from sleep apnea, you know how debilitating bad sleep can be over time. You may face any of these problems daily due to poor sleep: Irritability Mood swings Depression Difficulty concentrating Daytime sleepiness Fatigue Memory problems Snoring [...]
If you’re a snorer or your partner is a snorer, you may wonder how is either of you ever going to get a good night’s sleep. Snoring, especially very loud snoring is a disruptive factor in many households, but there is hope to break the annoying cycle of snoring. The key to [...]
Do you wake up feeling like you’ve never slept? Do you fall asleep during mundane tasks like watching TV, sitting at your computer at work, or driving your car? Sleep apnea may be to blame. Not only does this sleep disorder impact your health, but it can also be dangerous [...]
