PHILIPS RESPIRONICS MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL NOTIFICATION
To all our patients who are currently using the following device: Dream Station CPAP/APAP/BPAP – Albany ENT is following the recommendation for PAP users to discontinue use of your device and work with your physician or DME provider to determine the most appropriate options for continued treatment. To continue use of your device due to…
What Is a Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)?
Aside from being a great word for a spelling bee, you may be wondering what uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is. In short, it’s a procedure that opens the upper airways in order to treat sleep obstructive sleep apnea or severe chronic snoring. We review everything you need to know about this procedure below. Why Is UPPP Performed?…
Resolve to Sleep Better in 2021
Nearly everyone has trouble falling or staying asleep at some point in their lives. But if your problems with sleep are persistent, you likely have a sleep disorder. It’s important to seek help for a sleep disorder right away, as poor sleep is linked to increased risk of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack and…
How Does Sleep Apnea Affect the Body?
Getting enough sleep is crucial for good physical and mental health. One sleep disorder goes beyond that. Sleep apnea can contribute to heart disease, diabetes and other long-term health risks if not treated. What Is Sleep Apnea? This sleep disorder causes you to stop breathing throughout the night. Common symptoms include feeling tired after getting…
Does Snoring Mean You Have Sleep Apnea?
Getting a good night’s rest is important for your mental and physical well-being. But more than 20 million Americans wake up feeling just as tired as before they went to bed because of a condition called sleep apnea. One of the telltale signs of this disease is snoring. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is…
Why Is Sleep Important?
We all know getting a good night’s rest is crucial for your health and well-being. But do you ever wonder why? Below is an explanation of why sleep is important and what can happen if you don’t get enough. The Benefit of Sleep According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevent (CDC), adults between…
The Dangers of Poor Sleep
We all know we should be getting at least eight hours of sleep a night. But sometimes this is easier said than done. Understanding why experts are so adamant about the importance of getting enough sleep may help motivate you to make sleep a priority. Why Sleep Is Important Sleep is just as important as…
What Happens When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep
Sleep is just as important as eating right and exercising when trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But often, we don’t get the recommended eight hours. Once you understand the importance of a good night’s rest, you will start taking bedtime more seriously. Why Is Sleep Important? The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends…
Poor Sleep Has Negative Impacts on Physical & Mental Health
We all have an occasional restless night, but when poor sleep becomes the norm, your physical and mental health could suffer. Experts recommend Albany residents get a minimum of seven hours of sleep per night, but a variety of factors leave many people grappling with fatigue the next day. Breaking the cycle is important. Your…
Revolutionary New Treatment for Sleep Apnea
We are excited to announce a revolutionary new treatment for sleep apnea – Inspire. Obstructive sleep apnea is a growing problem, with approximately 18 million Americans experiencing this sleep disorder. It can cause serious problems such as excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue, memory loss, lack of concentration and can increase your risk of heart disease,…