Somnoplasty, or Turbinate reduction surgery, is a surgical treatment using radio-frequency to remove tissues in the nasal passage. The treatment, which enlarges and stiffens the airway passages, is designed to improve breathing. Somnoplasty is approved in the U.S. to treat chronic nasal obstructions and chronic snoring. The surgical procedure, which lasts around 30 to 45…
There is a new treatment for snoring that takes just minutes a day and is non-invasive. Approximately half of all adults snore at least occasionally, and you may be one who does, or you may know someone who does. Snoring can be a nuisance and in some cases, can be an indicator of a more…
If you’ve been battling insomnia for years, there’s a chance of breaking that cycle thanks to new technological improvements. While melatonin and other over-the-counter products work for some people, others simply prefer not to take medication for sleep. Other treatments include anti snoring mouthpieces, which can help with sleep regardless of the severity of your…
When your airways are inflamed, the amount of space available for air to pass through is reduced. When that happens, your body tries to compensate for the reduced airflow by taking deeper breaths. That can cause the tissues in your throat to vibrate, producing a snoring noise. Snoring is a nuisance that disrupts your sleep,…
For a long time the population was taught that milk was beneficial and essential for optimal health. An increasing number of people are finding that this may not be the case. Now, you might be saying that you are not lactose intolerant and have no problem digesting milk. This may be true, but what you…
Obstructive sleep apnea affects nearly 20 million American adults. That is 20+ million Americans who stop breathing for more than 10 seconds while sleeping due to the muscles in the throat contracting, so the airway is blocked. Sleep apnea does not discriminate between males and females, although they do not experience it quite the same…
Sleep Disorders There are over 100 distinct types of sleep disorders including those that cause difficulty sleeping at night and those that produce excessive daytime sleepiness.Here is a list and brief explanation of some of the more common disorders: Sleep-related Breathing Disorders (Sleep Apnea) Sleep apnea is a common disorder whereby a person’s breathing stops…
Millions of Americans suffer from sleep disorders, and this can be debilitating, adversely affecting our work, relationships, and health. It’s no secret that insomnia and restless nights plague many of us. Technology can be a hindrance to a good night’s sleep, due to information overload, and devices that emit blue light and rob us of…
No doubt about it: We could all do with a little more restorative sleep. In fact, a study from the National Academy of Medicine reports as many as 50 million to 70 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic sleep problems, causing daytime drowsiness, poor work and school performance, and a litany of medical problems,…
Bruxism, more commonly known as teeth grinding, is a sleep disorder that affects an estimated 8 percent of adults. The condition is typically associated with children, but just because a child grinds their teeth does not mean they will as adults. Alternately, you didn’t have to grind your teeth as a child to do it…