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Sleep Apnea Treatment Can Help Restore Your Memory
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Wed 10/26/2022 - 09:00
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which a person repeatedly stops breathing as they sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the throat tissues and muscles relax and block the airway. Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that can cause a number of health problems including memory issues. Luckily, early and effective sleep apnea…
Why Patients with Sleep Apnea Should Continue Protecting Against COVID-19
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Mon 09/26/2022 - 09:00
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…
How Common Is Snoring?
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Sat 08/27/2022 - 09:00
Do you snore? While it may be annoying for anyone you share a bed or bedroom with — and while you personally may find it embarrassing — you are hardly alone in snoring. At New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions, Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allan Stein meet with many patients who are worried that their…
CPAP Machine Recall Leaves Patients High and Dry
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Thu 07/28/2022 - 09:00
At New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions, dentists Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allan Stein have helped many patients who want to find a reliable alternative to CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines. While many of these patients prefer the ease and safety of a custom oral appliance to treat their sleep apnea, others are seeking…
How Snoring Can Affect Your Marriage
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Thu 06/23/2022 - 09:00
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…
Early Warning Signs You May Have Sleep Apnea
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 05/24/2022 - 09:00
Sleep apnea can present a number of symptoms early on. Recognizing them can help you secure a diagnosis and good treatment with as few health impacts as possible. Poor-quality sleep can have a huge impact on your metabolism, hormones and cardiovascular health if left unaddressed. It’s important to also note that obesity is a risk…
CPAP Not As Effective with Elderly Patients
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Sun 04/24/2022 - 23:06
New research published in January’s Sleep Medicine indicates that, when compared to younger patients, CPAP is a less effective treatment for elderly adults who are over age 80 and have moderate to severe symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). “Our findings suggest that CPAP treatment is not as effective in patients over 80 years of…
Is Sleep Apnea Hereditary?
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Fri 03/25/2022 - 09:00
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….
The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Diabetes
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Wed 02/23/2022 - 09:00
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…
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…
