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Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea is Dangerous
Obstructive sleep apnea- affects an estimated 3% of women and 10% of men between 30 and 49 years old; those figures jump to at least 9% of women and 17% of men when they’re between 50 and 70 years old. Many remain undiagnosed or untreated, leaving them at risk for complications like daytime sleepiness, headaches and even heart disease. A few treatment options are available, and strategies are likely...
May 17, 2021
Snoring a Problem? 5 Things You Can Do About It
Snoring is a common problem, affecting nearly -90 million adults- in the United States. Of those, approximately 37 million snore on a regular basis, a fact that could indicate a more serious problem or underlying condition, such as sleep apnea. Even if there isn’t a serious condition at play, snoring interrupts healthy sleep patterns, for both the snorer and their partner. Fortunately, there are things...
March 24, 2020
How to Recognize and Treat Sleep Apnea
An estimated 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, and it has become so prevalent that some health care professionals claim that it is has become an epidemic. In addition, more than 50% of the cases are undiagnosed. When left untreated, sleep apnea can actually be dangerous, so you should never suffer in silence, always talk to a health professional. Here, we discuss what sleep apnea is and...
January 20, 2020