There are many conditions associated with sleep apnea, including depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, and even Alzheimer’s disease. But there are also many lesser-known conditions that not only can be related to sleep apnea but can help diagnose it, too. One such condition is one called floppy eyelid syndrome. While […]
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If you use traditional continuous positive airway therapy (CPAP) to treat your sleep apnea, you may not have considered what you’d do with your CPAP machine in an emergency situation. With hurricane season in full swing, winter approaching, and wildfires raging in certain areas, there is always the potential for […]
You may have heard the term before, but in the off chance you haven’t, here’s everything you need to know about a specialized branch of dentistry known as epigenetic dentistry. Epigenetic dentistry is something Dr. Mingus is very passionate about, but that not many people know about. So, what is […]
Sleep apnea is an increasingly common problem in America, with researchers estimating that between nine and 38 percent of adults suffer from the sleep disorder. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea, and can be caused by many things, including age, weight, and genetics. Sleep apnea […]
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects an estimated 22 million Americans. But while most people have at least heard of the most-common symptoms (stopping and restarting breathing throughout the night and snoring) there are many symptoms you may not be aware are from sleep apnea that you should […]
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder which affects an estimated 22 million Americans. Persons with sleep apnea struggle to breathe regularly while sleeping, stopping and restarting repeatedly throughout the night. This can be caused by genetics or obesity and is generally the result of a restricted airway. This restriction […]