Sleep Problem: Which Doctor Should You See?
Most people genuinely do not know which doctor handles sleep problems. A general physician is usually the first call, and often that works. But sleep disorders do not sit in one specialty. Breathing problems belong with a pulmonologist. Insomnia, mood disturbance, and...
When Is a Child’s Snoring a Medical Problem?
A child snoring through a cold is nothing to worry about. But if it is loud, happens most nights, and you are hearing gasping or long pauses in the breathing that is a different situation. Snoring three or more nights a week, combined with restless sleep and...
Can Sleep Apnea Cause Depression and Anxiety?
Up to 35% of people with obstructive sleep apnea have depressive or anxious symptoms. That number is high. But what makes it clinically important is not the statistic — it is that the relationship runs both ways. OSA can trigger depression and anxiety. And depression...