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Inspire sleep apnea device helps Martha re-engage with life
The Inspire® sleep apnea therapy device helped Martha finally get a good night’s rest so that she has more energy to spend time with her six grandchildren
Martha was diagnosed with sleep apnea, a condition that affects 18 million Americans. A sleep study found she stopped breathing an average of 44 times an hour while sleeping.
May 16, 2016 | By Staff Writer
Three years ago, a car accident left Martha with a concussion…

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder with symptoms of snoring, breathing pauses or choking noises during sleep.

Most people have heard of treatment options like CPAP, but not everyone knows there are other options available. See how the team at Austin Family Dentistry can help you treat your sleep apnea without a CPAP machine! 

With obstructive sleep apnea, the upper throat closes and patients stop breathing numerous times during the night, putting them at risk for developing vascular disease that causes a treatment-resistant form of high blood pressure. Nancy Kanagy, PhD, a professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, is seeking to understand how that happens.

A new sleep study suggests that not using your CPAP device could boost diabetes and heart risks.

New research finds that looking at chemicals in the brain could help those who suffer from sleep apnea.

Are you or a loved one suffering with sleep apnea? You know the signs, but do you know how much impact it has on other areas of your life? We can help.

Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders, although it often goes undiagnosed because people are unaware of the severe consequences that it can have. If you snore loudly or feel tired even after a full night’s sleep, you may want to seek medical treatment. What are some of the signs that

For many people their busy lifestyle is to blame for lack of sleep, for others it's a deeper issue, sleep apnea. Dr. Fady Jamous discusses that sleep apnea i...

Getting enough sleep each and every night is essential for health and happiness. However, if you’re suffering from sleep apnea, you are probably not getting the rest you need. Dealing with this can be troublesome when you don’t know what to do. If you’re in the dark about how to handle your sleep apnea, the article below can help
A CPAP machine may turn out to be vital in combating your sleep apnea, and you should get your doctor’s advice about what model…

Sleep apnea is linked to a range of health problems including high blood pressure, heart attacks, obesity, diabetes, and strokes. Learn how to recognize it.

We're proud to provide sleep apnea dentistry services to the Ruston & Monroe, LA area. Let us diagnose and treat your dental sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is a fairly common problem in both men and women. It more often affects smokers, drinkers and allergy sufferers and people who are older or overweight, but anyone can fall victim to it.

Inspire Therapy is the only FDA approved device known to help patients with obstructive sleep apnea who are unable to use CPAP.

Mark's breathing problems decreased as he dropped pounds

Sleep apnea is a chronic and common sleep disorder that makes it hard to breathe while sleeping. When all else fails, doctors are turning to a surgery currently used to remove cancerous tumors at the back of the throat. It relies on robots to do the delicate task of removing tissue in the throat.

Weight loss was found to be significantly associated with reductions in tongue fat, pterygoid, and total lateral throat wall volumes. However, reductions in tongue fat specifically were strongly correlated with reductions in sleep apnea severity.

Read Southwest Smiles Family Dentistry's blog to learn how teeth grinding, TMD, dry mouth & decay relate to sleep apnea. Call us if you struggle sleeping!

Sleep apnea is a common condition, and the good news is, exercise is a promising treatment.

Sleep apnea may be an under-the-radar medical issue, but don't snooze on it. The disorder can effect vital organs and overall health.