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What’s the Difference Between Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea?
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 01/13/2015 - 10:19
Sleep apnea can be a scary condition, given that individuals who suffer from it unconsciously temporarily stop breathing many times throughout the night. In fact, some people with sleep apnea can suffer hundreds of episodes each night. The first step in treating sleep apnea is to understand what it is. This includes recognizing the difference…
Sleep Apnea on the Rise in the U.S.
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 10/28/2014 - 09:57
It is official: Sleep apnea is on the rise in the United States. According to data published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, the approximated prevalence rates of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in the U.S. have increased significantly over the past two decades. This is most likely due to the rise in the incidence of…
Can Sleep Apnea Cause Brain Damage?
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 10/28/2014 - 09:46
Many of us are aware that suffering from a continuous lack of oxygen can cause brain damage. Sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition in which the sufferer temporarily stops breathing while sleeping, tens to hundreds of times each night, may then wonder whether sleep apnea can cause brain damage. The team at TMJ…
Exploring OSA Treatment
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 08/26/2014 - 09:15
Individuals who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (a disorder in which the sufferer temporarily stops breathing while sleeping) understand how exhausting it can be. Those with obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, may experience as many as 80 to 500 episodes each night, leaving them feeling uncontrollably sleepy, irritable or depressed in the following days. Thankfully,…
5 Unexpected Ways a Good Night’s Sleep Can Improve Your Day
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Mon 08/11/2014 - 15:46
Most people recognize the importance of sleeping well each night. For adults, this means clocking seven to eight hours of restful sleep every night. However, do you know how sleeping well each night can improve your day? Here are five unexpected ways a good night’s sleep can improve your day. #1: Improve Memory During a…
Sleep Apnea in Children
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Mon 08/11/2014 - 15:43
Does your child snore? Does he or she breathe through the mouth during the day, act out in school or suffer from hyperactivity? If so, your child may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The Difficulty With Diagnosing Children With Sleep Apnea It can be difficult to diagnose sleep apnea in children, and many symptoms of…
Who Is Most Likely to Suffer From a Sleep Disorder?
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Mon 08/11/2014 - 15:38
At New Jersey Sleep Apnea solutions, Dr. Ivan F. Stein and his team often hear the question, “Who is most likely to suffer from a sleep disorder?” The answer is that it depends on what the sleep disorder is. Here is some general information about who is most likely to suffer from some of the…
The Link Between Obesity and Sleep Apnea
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Sat 07/26/2014 - 09:15
At TMJ & Airway Associates, West Orange sleep apnea dentistDr. Ivan F. Stein realizes there are several potential causes of sleep apnea, a breathing disorder in which an individual temporarily stops breathing while sleeping — as many as 50 times per hour. However, obesity is one of the principal causes of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)….
What Might Be Causing Your Child to Act Out at School
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Thu 06/26/2014 - 09:15
If your child is misbehaving, or acting out, at school, there are many possible culprits for his or her behavior. You child may have an undiagnosed learning disability or an undiagnosed vision problem that makes it difficult for him or her to see the chalkboard, leading to frustration. Perhaps there has been a significant life…
Top 5 Most Common Sleep Disorders
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Mon 06/16/2014 - 10:05
If you wake up each morning feeling irritable or exhausted despite having spent seven to eight hours in bed, you may be suffering from a sleep disorder. Some sleep disorders such as restless leg syndrome present obvious symptoms while others such as sleep apnea can be harder to diagnose. The following are the top five…
