Snoring Surgery Should Be Considered As A Last Resort

For many, snoring is a health concern that extends much farther than a simple loss of sleep. However, every potential option should be researched and attempted prior to the contemplation of surgery. It is imperative to note that surgery for snoring should only be considered as a last resort and only if serious health risks [...]

How To Choose a Comfortable CPAP Mask

The pause of flow of air intake while sleeping is called as “sleep apnea”. This sleeping disorder makes the patient miss one or two breaths while he is asleep. This cycle continues frequently, making the person wake up completely and thereby disrupting the sleep pattern. Thankfully, with the advancements in medical technology there is a [...]

What kind pillow do you use with a cpap machine?

For those who use a cpap, please. I am a side sleeper and wondered if the special pillows are worth it or do you have any "home made" pillow tricks?

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Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: 5 Things You MUST Know About Sleep Apnea Surgery

 
Sleep apnea surgery is one of the most controversial issues in sleep medicine. There are debates in the community and sleep in the online forum and support groups. Surgery for sleep apnea is not quite for everyone, for some, can be an experience that changes your life. 
 
Five important questions that need to be aware before [...]

Any problems with CPAP mask affecting alignment of teeth?

I’ve noticed over a period of time using BI-PAP that my teeth are not as aligned as they once were. Anyone have this problem? If so, how do you correct it?

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Has anyone had sugery to stop snoring?

I suffer from snoring pretty bad and my poor wife is loosing sleep. I’ve tried decongestion drugs, nasal rinses, nose clamps to keep the airways open and anti histamines. Does anyone know of anything that really stops snoring? Has anyone undergone Radiofrequency palatoplasty or Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, have these helped? I’ve had a test for sleep [...]

My worst photo ever

Image taken on 2010-01-07 21:41:38 by Fernando Meyer.

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Sleep Apnea and snoring Health Issues

A new video released on CNBC highlights the threat of problem snoring and obstructive sleep apnea to your health, and introduces the aveo Tongue Stabilizing Device, aveoTSD, as a uniquely simple and highly effective clinically proven treatment.

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Is Laser surgery for snoring painful?

thinking about getting it

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Legal question… About 4 years ago, I bought a new sleep apnea appliance (see more)…?

… called a Thornton Adjustable Positioner, which is a brand name for a mandibular advancement appliance you wear like a mouth guard. My dentist had to take molds of my upper and lower teeth, then sent the molds to the company, who made the appliance to fit over my teeth at night. The [...]

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