Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Sun 12/25/2022
Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea. It occurs when the throat muscles relax and limit air passage during sleep. This can interfere with quality sleep and cause low oxygen levels. Many people think of sleep apnea as an annoyance because of its main symptom: snoring. However, sleep apnea can have…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Mon 09/26/2022
While precautions against COVID-19 have diminished significantly since the virus’ arrival in the United States, there is no doubt that the coronavirus continues to spread amongst the population. As more and more people return to the office, ditch their masks and resume travel, you may be making your own decisions about what feels right for…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Thu 06/23/2022
Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type of sleep apnea, is a result of the throat muscles relaxing to the point of limiting air passage during sleep. One classic symptom of obstructive sleep apnea is snoring (sometimes very loudly). Because the airway is partially blocked, incoming air audibly rattles the upper airway tissues as it…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Fri 03/25/2022
Patients at New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions who are parents often worry whether they can pass sleep apnea on to their children. This concern is understandable: though modern treatments make sleep apnea manageable for most, parents want their children to be as healthy and rested as possible. In this blog, Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr….
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Wed 02/23/2022
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body has difficulty regulating glucose and excess sugar circulates in the bloodstream. It happens because the pancreas is unable to produce sufficient insulin, and cells become resistant to insulin. At first glance, this disorder may seem far out of the scope for New Jersey Sleep…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Mon 01/24/2022
Like any health condition, sleep apnea can be a difficult concept for children to comprehend. Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allan Stein of New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions have devoted their careers to helping patients and their families to understand and manage this common but serious sleep disorder. To communicate more effectively with children about…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Thu 11/25/2021
Let’s put to rest the myth that drinking alcohol can help people fall asleep. Alcohol is a depressant, and while it induces drowsiness, the sleep is usually short-term and of poor quality. Using alcohol to help fall asleep also causes fatigue the following day. For those with sleep apnea, drinking alcohol before going to bed…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Fri 08/27/2021
Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health. But have you ever wondered if smoking causes or worsens sleep apnea? At New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions, Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allen Stein feel strongly about educating patients about what can impact sleep apnea. Here, the doctors discuss how smoking impacts sleep apnea. The…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Wed 07/28/2021
If you have a sleep apnea oral appliance, you are probably wondering how you should take care of the appliance. Drs. Ivan and Allen Stein of New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions are your resources for sleep apnea oral appliance care. Read on as they share care and cleaning tips to keep your oral appliance in…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Wed 02/17/2021
COVID-19 has caused uncharted disruption to everyone’s lives, including those with obstructive sleep apnea. If you have sleep apnea, you probably have questions about how the virus affects your health and medical care. Dr. Ivan Stein of New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions is here to be a resource for you and help you stay healthy…