When to Consider Sleep Apnea Surgery
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes you to stop breathing for at least 10 seconds at a time during sleep. People with sleep apnea experience poor sleep quality since they wake up during these episodes to catch their breath, though most don’t remember doing so. For severe cases of sleep apnea that don’t respond…
New Study with Mini Pigs Provides Model for Studying Sleep Apnea in Humans
Believe it or not, mini pigs provide an important model for studying sleep apnea in humans, as a recent study has uncovered. Why? Because mini pigs snore and experience sleep apnea naturally in a way that is very similar to humans. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated pauses…
What is sinusitis?
Sinusitis is swelling or inflammation of the lining of the bones that make up your face. Most people have 4 sets of sinuses but it can vary from person to person. You are not born with your sinsuses. The form as you grow and so your environment shapes how your sinuses develop. Swelling of the…
How to Care for Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are an important investment in your healthcare that can help you stay connected with the world around you. It is important to take special care of your hearing aids to increase the longevity of your devices. At-home maintenance in combination with regularly scheduled hearing aid follow-ups with your Audiologist will help keep your…
