Sleep and mental health are closely intertwined. When we don’t get enough sleep, our mood and outlook can be affected; and when we are coping with mental health issues, it is often more difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. In the case of stress and obstructive sleep apnea, experts believe there is a connection….
Sleep apnea is what some doctors describe as a “silent” disease, meaning it is not obvious when looking at you that you are coping with a debilitating medical disorder. You could have sleep apnea and not be aware of it — perhaps you experience vague or mysterious symptoms but don’t connect them to a sleep…
Obstructive sleep apnea affects people from all backgrounds and walks of life. However, Dr. Ivan Stein of TMJ & Airway Associates has identified certain factors and behaviors that raise the risk of developing sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
Sleep apnea causes sufferers to stop breathing frequently during the night. Although the condition has a deleterious effect on various parts of the body, the heart is especially vulnerable. West Orange sleep specialist Dr. Ivan Stein discusses the effects of sleep apnea on this most vital organ.
If your memory is not what it once was, you may chalk it up to aging. You may also fear that memory loss is linked to Alzheimer’s disease or other mental conditions. While these are possibilities, if you suffer from sleep apnea, that could prove the culprit. West Orange sleep specialist Dr. Ivan Stein discusses…
Sleep apnea can interfere with your sleep quality and cause you to wake up frequently during the night. If you are consistently having trouble sleeping or always tired during the day, it may be because of sleep apnea. In this post, West Orange sleep specialist Dr. Ivan Stein discusses sleeping problems and other symptoms of…
Daytime drowsiness may be a symptom of sleep apnea. It could also be a sign of other health conditions. If you have additional signs of sleep apnea, such as snoring, you may want to consult a sleep specialist for a professional diagnosis. In this post, West Orange sleep specialist Dr. Ivan Stein discusses daytime drowsiness…
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is an effective treatment for sleep apnea. The main drawback of CPAP is that many people find it uncomfortable. Some people may stop using their CPAP machine because they can’t get used to it or feel claustrophobic. People who can’t tolerate CPAP shouldn’t let their sleep apnea go untreated. In…
If you have been diagnosed with sleep-disordered breathing such as snoring or sleep apnea, you do not have to spend the rest of your life using a bulky, uncomfortable CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. With the help of a sleep apnea dentist, you may be able to treat your condition with the use of…
While it is true that most cases of sleep apnea are found among adults, children are not immune to the sleep disorder. Characterized by cessations in breath during sleep, sleep apnea often goes undetected. It is possible that some parents are unaware that their child has sleep apnea because they don’t know the symptoms or…
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