Sleep well. Rest is key to your total health, so when it’s cut short, you feel it. Snoring is a nuisance and can cause stress among those who are not getting sleep due to the noise. Sleep apnea on the other hand is medically concerning. It occurs when your throat becomes blocked during sleep and you stop breathing for short periods of time. Signs may be:

• Loud snore followed by a gasp of air during sleep
• Drowsiness during the day
• Tiredness after a full night’s sleep
• Crankiness and short temper
• Concentration or memory problems

Through consultation and possibly sleep lab testing, one of our physicians will be able to pin point the cause of your snoring or sleep apnea. You could have a deviated septum, enlarged turbinates or weight issues. They may provide sleep position recommendations, prescribe medical devices to be used during sleep, offer a dietary and exercise regimen, or decide if surgery will give you the best results.