Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when a person’s airway becomes blocked during sleep, causing them to stop breathing for short periods. This lack of oxygen can seriously affect both physical and mental health. So if you’re experiencing insomnia, fatigue, depression, anxiety, hypertension, headaches, or other … Continue reading “Common Signs You Have Sleep Apnea”

Snoring is no laughing matter. It’s more than just an irritant or annoyance. In fact, snoring affects sleep in such a negative way that chronic snoring increases your risk for a range of health issues, and compromises the wellbeing of others. It is our hope that learning how snoring negatively impacts sleep will inspire you … Continue reading “Snoring Is Not Harmless: How Snoring Affects Sleep”

Continuing our video series, Dr. Jerome Hester explains “Why does my child snore?” Snoring in an adult can be a humorous or societal issue. However, snoring in a young child actually more commonly is a significant medical issue. Snoring occurs when there’s obstruction of the airway, and this leads to narrowing of the airway and … Continue reading “Why Does My Child Snore?”

Continuing our video series, Dr. Jerome Hester explains “Can Snoring Indicate Major Health Issues in Adults?” Although society’s attitude toward snoring is usually somewhat humorous, this can be a major issue for individuals. Aside from the fact that it itself can happen and cause couples not to be able to share the same bed, it … Continue reading “Can Snoring Indicate Major Health Issues in Adults?”

Continuing our video series, Dr. Jerome Hester explains “How Sleep Apnea Can Cause Fatal Accidents.” Recently, the National Transportation Safety Board found that two separate fatal train accidents, one in New York and one in New Jersey, were likely the result of untreated obstructive sleep apnea. It is well known that untreated sleep apnea will … Continue reading “How Sleep Apnea Can Cause Fatal Accidents”

Continuing our video series, Dr. Jerome Hester explains “Treatment Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea”. I’d like to talk about the treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airway from approximately the level of the nose to the back part of the tongue collapses during sleep due to the lack of … Continue reading “Treatment Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea”

Continuing our video series, Dr. Jerome Hester explains “How sleep apnea works”. The following is transcript of the video for your convenience: It is normal for humans as they go through the night to dive into periods of deep sleep. During these periods of deep sleep it is normal for the body to go into … Continue reading “How Sleep Apnea Works”