It’s an interesting oddity in the field of sleep medicine that patients are told they have obstructive sleep apnea but not told the reason they have it. Similarly, they are usually given a prescription for a CPAP and no discussion
Why does my child have a chronic cough? It can feel like your child is always sick. One of the most frequent issues is a nagging chronic cough at nighttime that disrupts their sleep and yours. It’s often just attributed
What is the difference between snoring and Sleep Apnea First off, let’s define snoring and sleep apnea. Snoring is resistance to airflow through the upper airway creating vibration and noise production. Sleep apnea is the same condition except for the
The field of sleep medicine has changed dramatically in the last few years with the development of Home Sleep Testing (HST) for the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Snoring vs. Obstructive Sleep Apnea As a matter of background, snoring
It seems we are bombarded by advertising for snoring solutions. The truth is that when there are 100 different ways to treat a problem, it usually means that none of them work. Some over-the-counter (OTC) snoring treatments may be of
Patients often ask how they can prevent exacerbation of: Sudden Hearing Loss Vertigo / Dizziness Meniere’s Disease Tinnitus We recommend avoiding the 3 S’s and treating the A Salt, Stimulants, and Stressors need to be reduced. And allergy needs to
You may have been told that your sinus infection is a “mold” sinus infection. Typically along with this explanation, you may have been told that there is no good treatment for this condition. Allergic Fungal Sinusitis (AFS) is a very
Sleep position is an important factor in reducing snoring. It is one part of a larger factor called sleep hygiene that can be addressed to reduce snoring. Sleep hygiene includes sleep position, regular sleep habits, avoidance of alcohol or sedatives
Can severe sinus issues be treated with the new Balloon Sinuplasty technology or does it require the patient to have traditional sinus surgery? As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Below is the before picture of a
Lymph Node Injections VS. Allergy Shot or Allergy Drops You may have heard of clinics offering injections of allergens into the groin lymph nodes (Intralymphatic Immunotherapy – ILIT) to treat allergy symptoms, rather than using allergy shots or allergy drops.
