Sleep Apnea
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Can Weight Loss Drugs Help Treat Sleep Apnea?
Unlike most therapies that only treat symptoms, weight loss medication treats a common cause of sleep apnea.
After 30 Years of Snoring, Patient Finds Relief with Surgery
The snoring started when Chuck W. was just 17 years old. “No one really knew what it was or why it was happening – everyone just told me I snored, and badly,” says Chuck. For three decades, his condition remained undiagnosed and he just lived with...
The Connection Between AFib and Sleep Apnea
The prevalence of both disorders is on the rise, likely due to increases in obesity and cardiovascular disease.
Astonished by Inspire
Ryan Rogers suffered from unrestful sleep for decades. When diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, he had an Inspire device implanted at UH – and was astonished by the results.
Woman’s Sleep Disorder Diagnoses Lead to Better Quality Sleep
Shannon Neme’s snoring led to an obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis, but her continued exhaustion pointed to a secondary sleep disorder as well.
Morning Headaches? Sleep Apnea Could Be the Cause
Sleep apnea occurs when breathing starts and stops throughout the night. The resulting oxygen deprivation is the cause of morning headaches.
Why Sleep Is Essential for Heart Health
Though many people don’t realize it, sleep is just as important as your blood pressure or cholesterol level for heart health.
8 Surgeries You Can Have and Go Home the Same Day
Newer, minimally invasive procedures have shortened recovery times and a growing number skip the hospital stay.