Is Sleep Apnea Dangerous During Pregnancy?
Untreated sleep apnea in pregnancy is more than just poor sleep. Pregnancy already makes the heart work harder to support both mother and baby. Sleep apnea adds to that load by causing repeated drops in oxygen through the night. Pregnancy also makes sleep apnea more...
Is Sleep Apnea Dangerous for Drivers?
Yes, and the numbers aren’t small. If you have untreated obstructive sleep apnea, you’re two to ten times more likely to get into an accident than someone without it. One large Swedish registry study put the number at 2.45 times. Across the research, the...
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...