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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…
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…
