As a sleep specialist, we understand the importance that sleep plays in your ability to become an active participant in your own life. When you are exhausted, your energy levels will go down, you may become irritable, and some people even become depressed. When a night of bad sleep only happens now and then, itContinue
If your child is having a problem with bed wetting, a sleep doctor can help. While the two may not seem connected – they are. Most children should stop wetting the bed by the time they are six or seven because they will have learned how to properly control their urination as part of theirContinue
At our sleep disorders center, we help patients that are suffering from various sleep disorders. The ability to breathe clearly while sleeping is essential for overall wellbeing both during sleep and while being awake. Those, that cannot get enough oxygen while they sleep, are likely to be exhausted during the day. Some people are soContinue
As a local sleep physician, we understand the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. Popular culture has led people to believe that getting a good night sleep is important for “beauty rest” but it is often ignored that sleep plays an important role in staying healthy. Without proper sleep, your immune system can weaken,Continue
By offering a CPAP alternative, we are helping patient to breathe better and get the rest that they need. For people living with sleep apnea, finding the right treatment is important to being able to enjoy life. Without the ability to breathe clearly at night, people wake up feeling exhausted, tired, weak and unable toContinue
If you can’t sleep because your spouse struggles with snoring or sleep apnea, you are not alone. Many of our patients complain about this problem and want to know if we can do anything to help. The answer depends, in part, on how frequent or severe the problem is. It’s normal to snore from timeContinue
In our local sleep disorders clinic, we work with patients that suffer from snoring and sleep apnea. This isn’t simply an inconvenience. When people snore or have sleep apnea, it means that they are not getting the amount of air that they need in order to breathe clearly while sleeping. This can pose a healthContinue
We treat sleep apnea so that our patients can enjoy a restful nights sleep and the health benefits that are associated with one. This makes a report published by the American Thoracic Society rather interesting. Titled, “Sleep Mini Series #4 Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease” the society discusses the importance of sleep on heartContinue
If you snore at night or feel tired, you should see a sleep physician. In our office, we can examine you and conduct tests to find out if you are breathing clearly and sleeping well at night. While often viewed as a nice thing to do, sleep is actually something that you must do ifContinue
Many people think of a dental sleep treatment, and a large oxygen machine comes to mind. While these are necessary for some people, medical technology has improved to the point that other treatments can be just as effective but without requiring the patient to wear a large snoring device. In fact, many of our currentContinue