Sleep Apnea

Snoring can make for a bad night’s sleep, for you and your bed mate. But if it happens because you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it may be an indication of a bigger problem. Sleep apnea is the involuntary cessation of breathing while you are asleep. There is increasing evidence that untreated obstructive sleep apnea…

Sleep apnea doesn’t just reduce your quality of life. Untreated sleep apnea can actually shorten your life. In multiple ways. Chronic Diseases Untreated sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure and other types of heart disease. These issues, in turn, can result in a fatal stroke or heart attack. According to the Centers for Disease…

If you’ve done any research on sleep apnea, you may realize that it must be diagnosed by a medical doctor. What type of doctor diagnoses sleep apnea? As it turns out, there quite a few disciplines. This is from the American Sleep Apnea Association: Sleep specialists come from a variety of medical backgrounds. They may…

What is dental sleep medicine? It’s a relatively new branch of dentistry that treats sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing problems. Don’t confuse dental sleep medicine with dental sedation or sleep dentistry. Dental sleep medicine treats sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a malady where you have frequent, recurring gaps in breathing…

There is an epidemic of sleep problems in the U.S. Long-term sleep deficits put men and women at risk of significant health problems. If you have a chronic issue that keeps you from getting restorative sleep, don’t dismiss it. Two sleep disorders that are typically confused are insomnia and sleep apnea. What is insomnia? Insomnia…

Hate your CPAP machine? You’re not alone. CPAP doesn’t work for all sleep apnea patients. CPAP is supposed to make me sleep better? CPAP is designed to help patients breathe through the night. CPAP is supposed to help you sleep better, not worse. It’s disappointing that many patients sleep worse with the CPAP machine than…

At Houston Sleep Solutions, we often see patients who say they have been struggling with insufficient sleep for months or even years. Some of these individuals end up being diagnosed with sleep apnea or related conditions. You Can’t Just “Tough It Out” The reluctance to pursue professional help is unfortunate because it takes a toll…

Did you know that poor quality sleep can affect your ability to maintain a healthy weight? There is a direct connection between weight, health, and quality of sleep. Changes in Brain Chemistry The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported on a study that measured the molecular ties between poor sleep and weight gain. Researchers found that poor…

Is lack of sleep affecting your health? There is a direct connection between health and quality of sleep. A study conducted by the University of Chicago School of Medicine found a link between substandard sleep and type 2 diabetes. “Insufficient sleep–a highly prevalent condition in modern society–may disrupt fat metabolism and reduce the ability of…

Suspect you might have obstructive sleep apnea? We encourage you to schedule an examination with your doctor ASAP. If left untreated, it can become life-threatening. Does your bed partner tell you that you frequently stop breathing during the night? What if you sleep alone? Here are some signs that you may have sleep apnea: Loud snoring…