by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Jun 27, 2016 | Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), General, Sleep Apnea, Snoring
During a recent office-based sinus surgery, the husband of my patient fell asleep in the exam room. She told me that he often falls asleep when he sits down. He was a bit embarrassed when we woke him but we assured him that he need not worry. I asked him if he is...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | May 8, 2016 | Sleep Apnea, Snoring
We mostly pay attention to adults who snore and have sleep apnea but little is written about children who snore or have sleep apnea. Last week, Philly.com posted an article titled Should I be concerned if my child snores? We thought the article made some good points...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Jan 23, 2016 | Sleep Apnea, Snoring
Patients will often ask “what can I do to improve my sleep quality naturally?” Weight loss is often the answer given by sleep specialists. It is well established that certain behaviors are associated with poorer quality sleep: Weight gain Excessive alcohol...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Feb 18, 2014 | Snoring
By Donald M. Sesso, D.O. Sleeping with a snorer can take a toll on your health. While the health risks of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring are widely discussed, less is understood regarding the consequences of sleeping with a snorer. According to the National...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Aug 18, 2012 | Snoring
By Todd C. Morehouse, D.O. Tossing. Turning. Pillow over your head. Wishing you could get back to sleep, but that noise has been keeping you awake for hours. At some point in our lives, we have all experienced the effects of “second hand” snoring. Perhaps...
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