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What is Sleep-Disordered Breathing?

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Sleep-disordered breathing, SDB, is a term that many people use for sleep apnea. However, SDB and sleep apnea are two separate things. SDB refers to any condition that disrupts normal breathing when sleeping. It is a broad term describing several chronic health conditions that affect nighttime breathing. Some of the conditions that fall under SDB

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Sleep Apnea Treatment Choices

BY AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies IN Sleep Apnea, Sleep Health, Snoring, Throat NO COMMENTS YET , , , ,

Sleep apnea is the name of a medical condition that affects countless people all around the planet. Sleep apnea, in a nutshell, is a disorder that affects sleeping patterns in human beings. If an individual has it, his or her breathing may cease over and over again. People who have this condition often look into

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Easy Steps to Help Reduce Snoring

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Close to half of the people in the United States snore to some degree. Snoring occurs when there’s improper airflow through your throat while you’re sleeping. The relaxed tissue in your throat then vibrates, which results in a snoring sound. Sometimes, snoring is so severe that it can wake you up at night. It can

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What Exactly is Sleep Apnea?

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When your partner is sleeping, do you notice that they snore very loudly or seem to be gasping for air during sleep? Or perhaps you have heard this about yourself. If so, this may be a sign of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during

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Sleep Movement Disorders: What Are They?

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Sleep movement disorders can cause movement or restlessness during or before sleep which can make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep for a full night’s rest. There are two main sleep movement disorders, which include restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder. Read on to learn more about these disorders. Restless Leg

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What You Need to Know About Snoring and Sleep Apnea

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Snoring is a common problem. While it can be annoying and keep others awake, most people don’t think twice about it. However, it can be a serious issue for some. Sleep apnea can be a serious issue that causes snoring. Read on to learn more about snoring and sleep apnea and what you can do

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Benefits of Testing Sleep at Home

BY AOO | ENT Specialists of the Rockies IN Sleep Apnea, Sleep Health NO COMMENTS YET , , , , ,

A sleep test might be ordered by your doctor to diagnose or rule out certain conditions such as sleep apnea. In many cases, a sleep test can be performed at home, instead of having to go into a sleep center. If you’ve been putting off your sleep test due to the inconvenience or even fear

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