Week four of our national shut down. Do you have your obstructive apnea under control? I hope this finds you healthy and sleeping well. What does having this virus around mean to you and others with obstructive sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic condition. The coronavirus is a new infectious agent that produces a short-term illness. It is… Read more »
Category: General
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea
What is sleep apnea? It is an extremely common condition that should be understood by everyone. Sleep apnea is a temporary blockage or obstruction of our breathing while we sleep. A person with sleep apnea experiences repeated blockages of their air passage during sleep. The condition of obstructive sleep apnea is diagnosed when the blockages occur… Read more »
A Bear in the Bedroom
Many, if not most people, come to doctors, sleep doctors or clinics because of symptoms or at the request of a family member. Symptoms can be almost any issue with sleep and its quality, but nonrestorative sleep with daytime tiredness is the most common. More on that at another time. Family members often become concerned because… Read more »
The Elephant in the Exam Room
Welcome Welcome to The Sleep Center blog. I know, just what you need, another email, another electronic interruption to your life. But, with a little bit of luck you will find some pearl, some nugget, some small fact that will make you sleep better, your days clearer and life more rewarding. Let’s start with a brief… Read more »