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Please Do Not Join TikTok’s Mouth Taping Trend
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 01/24/2023 - 09:00
Snoring is a problem — so what is the solution? Some popular TikToks would suggest that mouth taping is a solution for snoring and other sleep and health issues. But mouth taping is not the solution. Here, Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allan Stein of New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions set the record straight and…
Is Sleep Apnea Jeopardizing Your Health?
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Sun 12/25/2022 - 09:00
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…
How To Talk To a Loved One About Their Snoring
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Fri 11/25/2022 - 09:00
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, an estimated 45% of adults snore occasionally, while 25% snore regularly. Snoring is one of the most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. It is also the symptom most likely to impact the loved ones of a person with sleep apnea. If you have a loved one who snores, your…
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…
