Blog
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…
Sleep Apnea and COVID-19
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Wed 02/17/2021 - 09:00
COVID-19 has caused uncharted disruption to everyone’s lives, including those with obstructive sleep apnea. If you have sleep apnea, you probably have questions about how the virus affects your health and medical care. Dr. Ivan Stein of New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions is here to be a resource for you and help you stay healthy…
CPAP Intolerance: What To Know
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Mon 01/18/2021 - 09:00
The use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is considered by sleep specialists as the gold standard of obstructive sleep apnea treatment. But CPAP machines have been widely criticized by users for being uncomfortable and disruptive to sleep. Many users discover that despite their best efforts, they simply cannot tolerate CPAP machines. This…
Does Stress Aggravate Sleep Apnea?
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Sat 12/19/2020 - 09:00
Sleep and mental health are closely intertwined. When we don’t get enough sleep, our mood and outlook can be affected; and when we are coping with mental health issues, it is often more difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep. In the case of stress and obstructive sleep apnea, experts believe there is a connection….
What Does It Feel Like To Have Sleep Apnea?
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Thu 11/19/2020 - 09:00
Sleep apnea is what some doctors describe as a “silent” disease, meaning it is not obvious when looking at you that you are coping with a debilitating medical disorder. You could have sleep apnea and not be aware of it — perhaps you experience vague or mysterious symptoms but don’t connect them to a sleep…
How Does a Sleep Study Work?
Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Tue 10/20/2020 - 09:00
If you suspect you may be suffering from a sleep disorder, your first instinct is probably to make an appointment with your primary care physician or a sleep doctor to talk about your symptoms. This discussion is a great starting point, but a normal office visit is not enough to definitively diagnose a sleep disorder….
