As the winter season moves in, so does the flu and for those with asthma, this can be an exceptionally stressful time of year. If you have asthma, even a minor case of the flu can lead to tightness in the chest and wheeziness. The flu is a common cause of asthma attacks, and standard…
What looks like clean air can be filled with invisible particles and dirt. These microscopic air particles get into your airways, sinuses, and lungs and aggravate breathing issues like snoring and asthma. You need an air purifier to filter particles and dirt from the air, so you can breathe easier. It’s especially important to clean…
CPAPs (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) are machines that push air into your airway to keep it open and positively stop snoring. A ZQuiet is a mandibular advancement device or MAD that you wear inside your mouth. It keeps your jaw pushed forward and keeps your air passage open. Instead of being considered a CPAP device,…
At the end of a tiring day, there is no better feeling than settling down to relax, jumping into bed and drifting off into a long, deep sleep. If only it were that easy! The National Sleep Foundation recommends adults get between 7-9 hours of sleep each night for optimal health and wellbeing. Getting a…
Breathing is largely taken for granted by most people, most of the time. People with asthma, however, know breathing should never be taken for granted. Coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest pressure—as well as the other signs of an asthmatic attack—are reminders that breath is a precious thing. Many treatments exist to prevent or…
Many couples are enjoying better sleep thanks to the popular trend of snore rooms. Loud snoring has long been a cause of restless nights and extra strain on relationships and marriages. Snoring couples not familiar with, or not able to use anti snoring mouthpieces usually sleep apart. Lying next to a chronic snorer while trying…
Mouth breathing is common in children and adults, especially when chronic allergies or other illnesses are involved. At first, mouth breathing seems like a quirk, and many people assume that it’s only as an issue with snoring. Since mouth-breathing can be caused by factors outside of a patient’s control, like a deviated septum or enlarged…
Sleep disorders have profound and widespread health effects beyond just feeling tired. Your body needs sleep to function properly. While sleeping, your body restores chemical balances and heals damaged processes. New connections and memories are laid down in your brain. Without enough sleep, brain and body systems start to malfunction and affect your quality of…
Snoring is an uncomfortable fact of life that many have to deal with on a nightly basis. From chronic stress and lack of sleep to strained relationships, there are problems associated with snoring that can reduce your quality of life. Other health problems associated with snoring include high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity, and…
Snoring raises the risk of several dental issues. If you’ve been told by loved ones that you’re a habitual snorer, read on to find out how enlightening your dentist could help you receive better preventative care. Identifying whether you snore You’ll know you snore if you sleep alongside a partner, but how do you tell…