You may have been diagnosed with sleep apnea or have a friend or relative who is being treated for this problem. Let’s review what sleep apnea is and the different options for treating this common disorder. In fact a large review indicated that sleep apnea affects 10% of the population globally with a 2:1 male/female […]
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If you find yourself struggling with sleep apnea, you’re not alone. Many people face this challenge, where breathing pauses during sleep disrupt their rest. Did you know that septoplasty could offer relief? Let’s explore how septoplasty and sleep apnea connect. What is Septoplasty? Septoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to rectify a deviated nasal septum. The septum is the
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If you suffer from a really stuffy nose, use of over the counter nasal decongestant nose sprays (like Afrin, Vicks, Sinex etc.) can feel like a miracle. However, you have probably seen the warnings on the label stating not to use these sprays for more than 3 or 4 days. The relief is usually transient
Afrin, the good, the bad and the ugly! Read More »
