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How to Explain Sleep Apnea to Your Child
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Mon 01/24/2022 - 09:00
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…
Signs Your CPAP Machine Isn’t Working
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Sat 12/25/2021 - 09:00
When a CPAP machine starts failing, the machine might make odd noises or otherwise indicate something is wrong within. Most of the time, it is not hard to tell the CPAP machine isn’t working because sleep apnea recurs. Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allan Stein of New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions discuss how to tell…
Alcohol and Sleep Apnea: What to Know
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Thu 11/25/2021 - 09:00
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…
What to Do About Your Partner’s Snoring
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 10/26/2021 - 09:00
Excessive snoring can wreak havoc on a relationship. Many people may not realize that their partner’s snoring issues are more than an annoyance. Loud, constant snoring is a major sign of sleep apnea, a potentially fatal health problem. Drs. Ivan and Allan Stein of New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions explain what you can do about…
Is Your CPAP Machine Making You Sick?
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Sun 09/26/2021 - 09:00
Are you using a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine to treat your sleep apnea? Are you aware of the risks and possible side effects that come with using a CPAP machine? In this post, Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allen Stein of New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions discuss the various ways your CPAP machine…
Does Smoking Cause or Worsen Sleep Apnea?
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Fri 08/27/2021 - 09:00
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…
How to Take Care of Your Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Wed 07/28/2021 - 09:00
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…
What To Do If You Can’t Sleep
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 05/18/2021 - 09:00
Few things are as frustrating as feeling wide awake when all you want to do is fall asleep. You may discover that the more you want to sleep, the more you toss and turn. Luckily, Dr. Ivan Stein of New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions has a few tips for the next time you find yourself…
Answering Your Questions About Sleep Studies
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Sun 04/18/2021 - 09:00
A polysomnogram, or sleep study, is a test to determine the cause of a sleeping problem such as obstructive sleep apnea. The data gathered in a sleep study can provide valuable insight about how to improve your sleep and, by extension, your overall health and well-being. In this post, Dr. Ivan Stein of New Jersey…
Debunking the Most Common Myths About Sleep
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Fri 03/19/2021 - 09:00
Perpetuating false beliefs about sleep is potentially harmful, as the misinformation may stop someone with a sleep disorder from getting necessary treatment. At New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions, Dr. Ivan Stein feels strongly about educating patients about healthy sleep behaviors and addressing rumors about unhealthy ones. Here, Dr. Stein sets the record straight on some…
