Why can’t I tolerate my CPAP?
If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, there is a good chance you have been prescribed a CPAP machine. You may try and try but you just can’t wear it. You may try switching masks, try different CPAP machines,
If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, there is a good chance you have been prescribed a CPAP machine. You may try and try but you just can’t wear it. You may try switching masks, try different CPAP machines,
We have all felt sinus pressure before. It is that ache in our face, around our eyes, and/or in our upper teeth. It can start dull and be a nuisance, but it can really become quite severe and incapacitating. Frequently
Approximately 25% of people in the USA snore nightly. The bed partner is typically significantly bothered by this noise but they may also be concerned that it is a more serious condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). There is a
1. The balloon is left in the sinuses Actually no material is left in the sinuses. The balloon is inserted in to the sinus outflow tract, inflated, deflated, then removed. Unlike cardiac blood vessel dilation the sinus outflow tract area
Allergy drops don’t work as well as shots The research shows that well formulated allergy drop therapy is as effective as allergy shots for all allergy symptoms in adults and children. Actually in most cases it is more effective simply
How many times have you sat down, laptop open, headphones on, ready for peaceful travel and it turns out the person sitting right next to you has a severe cough? You finally get to have that holiday vacation and you
There are several things you can do to avoid getting a sinus infection. Obviously, washing hands thoroughly, avoiding people with active infection, avoiding cold exposure which dries the sinus lining are all helpful. Allergy control is also critical. Allergic inflammation
Dr. Slaughter pioneered the use of IV sedation in the office for balloon sinuplasty procedures. As a Center of Excellence training center for ENT physicians nationally he has optimized and refined this approach to provide the ultimate in patient comfort
Experienced dentists can see the destructive changes to the health and structure of your teeth from teeth grinding at night time. It isn’t uncommon at all for patients to present to our office reporting that they have to use a
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, also known as OSA, is a very common disorder where the upper airway collapses during sleep. This collapse prevents the movement of air in to the lungs causing a drop in the blood oxygen levels. The drop