[Posted on May 14th, 2013 by Phillip Lonsway] Sleep disorders are complicated matters that involve health implications. Even though sleep is a passive activity, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at recognize it as an essential aspect of good health. Many people who are unable to get sufficient sleep seek medical assistance for underlying [...]

[Posted on May 14th, 2013 by Phillip Lonsway] In Houston, sleep apnea is a condition that affects many people, and huge swaths of them may not even know they have it. Sleep apnea interrupts a person’s breathing hundreds of times each night, which negatively impacts their quality of sleep. The main problem with this is [...]

[Posted on May 7th, 2013 by Phillip Lonsway] Sleep disorders are extremely common and can disrupt the sufferer’s entire life. Because this problem sometimes doesn’t go away over time, people with sleep disorders may wish to participate in a sleep study to understand the causes of this symptom and to seek treatment, if necessary. Special clinics [...]

[Posted on 23 Apr 2013 by Phillip Lonsway] Sleep apnea is a relatively common sleep disorder with potentially life-threatening consequences. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), it is a chronic condition that is often undiagnosed. If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to other serious health problems, which is why a Sleep Apnea Home [...]

[Posted on 17 Apr 2013 by Phillip Lonsway] With an influx in technology, humankind has found many new ways in which to utilize the conveniences of life in order to accommodate such a drastic change in lifestyle. Unfortunately, modern conveniences are keeping Houston residents busier than ever. Hectic schedules are causing thousands to miss the sleep [...]

[Posted on 09 Apr 2013 by Phillip Lonsway] Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects one out of five people, and even more often for people who are 35 years and older. A person suffering from sleep apnea will often exhibit symptoms of shallow breathing and pauses in his or her breathing while sleeping. This [...]

[Posted on 03 Apr 2013 by Phillip Lonsway] People who sleep next to people who snore are aware of how troublesome it can be to get a good nights sleep. However, it is an even bigger problem for those who are snoring; Houston residents should be aware that this could be an indicator of a number [...]

[Posted on 26 Mar 2013 by Phillip Lonsway] People are usually familiar with the term sleep apnea, but few really understand the severity of such a diagnosis. Sleep apnea is not just severe snoring or a restless night of sleep every now and then. Houston Sleep apnea is a serious condition that causes a sufferer to [...]

[Posted on 21 Mar 2013 by Phillip Lonsway] A home sleep study is the first step in diagnosing your sleeping disorder. As the cost of a single night in a sleep lab averages nearly $2,000, most insurance companies prefer patients to undergo a preliminary home sleep study in order to perform an initial diagnosis. This is [...]

[Posted on 19 Mar 2013 by Phillip Lonsway] When you find that you are experiencing daytime sleepiness, a sore throat or difficulty getting to sleep at night, it’s possible that you may be suffering from a sleeping disorder known as sleep apnea. Other signs that can indicate sleep apnea include your sleeping partner noticing that not [...]