Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Fri 05/20/2011
Childhood obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is characterized by episodic upper airway obstruction that occurs during sleep. The airway obstruction may be complete or partial. Three major components of obstructive sleep apnea have been identified: episodic hypoxia, intermittent hypercapnia, and sleep fragmentation. Typical snoring without obstructive sleep apnea is more common and may also lead…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Sat 05/14/2011
Many people are desperate to learn how to stop snoring but few have found an effective solution. It turns out this problem is much more challenging to overcome than it might seem. There are options available but most only work for a small percentage of people. Snoring cures come in a wide range of shapes…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Fri 04/29/2011
Snoring is noisy breathing that occurs during sleep. Women may snore too, but men snore more than women: four out of every ten men snore compared to roughly three out of ten women. At any given time, around 25 per cent of people are habitual snorers. Snoring has many potential causes, including obesity, anatomical variations,…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Fri 04/22/2011
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by recurrent episodes of upper airway collapse and obstruction during sleep. These episodes of obstruction are associated with recurrent oxyhemoglobin desaturations and arousals from sleep. OSA associated with excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is commonly called obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS). Despite being a common disease, most primary care physicians…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Fri 04/15/2011
CPAP intolerance is a common occurrence patients experience while trying to treat their obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Often patients complain the CPAP mask makes them feel claustrophobic, cause’s soreness around nose and mouth due to mask position, runny nose and even headaches. Patients, who find themselves CPAP intolerant, should be made aware of the CPAP…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Wed 04/06/2011
Studies conclude men snore twice as much as women do and that this is partly due to the fact that women have more estrogen than men. Estrogen stimulates breathing and reduces the action of snoring. Other reasons include the lifestyle differences between sexes, men tend to: Sleep on their backs Consume larger quantities of alcohol…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 03/29/2011
Oral Appliance Therapy is quite successful for treating snoring, mild and moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and CPAP intolerance and is backed by major academic groups and governmental organizations. FDA shows oral appliances to be 78.9 percent effective for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP intolerance. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has designated…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Thu 03/24/2011
Snoring is often a sign of partial upper airway obstruction during sleep. Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are caused by abnormal airway blockage at the base of tongue and soft palate and can alter breathing. Dental appliances or dental devices can prevent snoring and OSA by modifying the position of the upper airway anatomy…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 03/15/2011
Snoring is not only annoying but may be a sign of something more serious such as Sleep Apnea. However, not all sufferers of Sleep Apnea actually snore. You should seek professional medical help for you or a loved one if any of the following signs of sleep apnea is occurring: Pauses in breathing during sleep…
Written by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Mon 03/07/2011
Sleepiness caused by Sleep Apnea (commonly misspelled Sleep Apnoea) and/or heavy snoring can threaten the health and life of both you and others. A recent study by the National Institutes of Health showed that severe sleep apnea increased the risk of death in middle-aged adults by a 46%. Additionally, chronic obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has…