Sleep Apnea Treatment

New Study: Health Effects of Sleep Apnea Evident After One Month

David Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S. | Posted 05.05.2012

David Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.

Sleep apnea and other sleep-related disorders are prevalent in our society, and people need to wake up to the symptoms and risks associated with them.

Could You Have This Dangerous Sleep Condition?

Dr. David White, M.D. | Posted 05.16.2012

Dr. David White, M.D.

Feeling groggy? Does your bed partner observe you gasping for air at night? If so, you might have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

The Best Way To Treat Sleep Apnea? As A Team

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 03.14.2012

Dr. Michael J. Breus

Listen up, partners and spouses of people with sleep apnea: Treating obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP works best when it's a team effort. That's the takeaway from a recent research review, which sought to identify the most effective ways to help patients comply with their CPAP regimen.

Being Alert to Sleep Apnea

Deepak Chopra | Posted 03.11.2012

Deepak Chopra

Many people think that sleep apnea is snoring, but although it's frequently associated with snoring (commonly a wife will bring her husband to the doctor with complaints about being kept awake), apnea is a different condition.

How Sleep Affects Men's Sexual Health

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 08.16.2011

Dr. Michael J. Breus

Difficulty sleeping often points to underlying issues, even ones that seem to be unrelated to sleep -- such as impotence and erectile dysfunction.

Sleep Apnea? The 'CPAP' Machine May Help

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 05.25.2011

Dr. Michael J. Breus

CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, and CPAP machines are the most effective and helpful treatment currently available for patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

Experiments Test If Implant Can Block Sleep Apnea

AP | LAURAN NEERGAARD | Posted 05.25.2011

WASHINGTON — Loud snoring may do more than irritate your spouse: It can signal sleep apnea, depriving you of enough zzzz's to trigger a car cras...

Treating Sleep Apnea in Truckers

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Michael J. Breus

Well, it's really no surprise. A recent study indicates that treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in truckers lowers health care costs and disability rates.