What Parents Should Keep in Mind About Their Children’s ENT Health
No parent wants to see their child sick, but unfortunately, it happens. For severe or chronic problems related to the ears, nose or throat, your child may be referred by their pediatrician to an ENT physician, also known as an otolaryngologist. Below we review what to keep in mind about your child’s ENT health. Snoring…
Should I Be Concerned if My Child is Snoring?
Snoring is more common among adults, but children can snore, too. If it only happens occasionally and doesn’t seem to affect their sleep quality, there is no cause for concern. However, sometimes snoring can indicate that your child has more serious sleep issues that need addressing. Causes of Snoring in Children The causes of snoring…
Sleep Apnea Surgery: Preparation & Recovery
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. These episodes are caused by the tissues in the mouth and throat collapsing into the airway, blocking air flow. There are many treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea, and one of them is surgery. We review everything you need to…
Considering Sleep Apnea Surgery? Let’s Talk About Inspire
As of July 2022, the FDA has approved full-body 1.5T MRI compatibility with Inspire therapy. Click Here to Learn More Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing is interrupted periodically throughout the night. These pauses, or gaps, in breathing may be accompanied by choking or gasping but rarely awaken the sleeping individual. It…
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…