Our Clinical Perspective Sleep Category

Nov

How Snoring Affects Sleep

Often caused by airflow obstruction through relaxed tissues in the throat, snoring can disrupt sleep quality, leading to daytime fatigue, irritability, and even long-term health risks if left untreated. For some, snoring may even indicate a more serious condition, such as obstruc...

Nov

Can Snoring Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes?

Waking up with a sore throat or swollen glands after a night of snoring can leave you wondering if there's a connection between the two. Snoring is common and often harmless, but could it be linked to more than just noisy nights? Specifically, can snoring cause swollen lymph node...

Nov

Can Sleep Apnea Cause Memory Loss?

Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, disrupting sleep and lowering oxygen levels in the blood. While many people focus on how sleep apnea affects sleep quality and causes daytime tiredness, recent research has revealed that it ca...

Nov

Can Balloon Sinuplasty Help Snoring?

Not just a mere annoyance, snoring can indicate underlying health problems, such as obstructive sleep apnea or chronic sinusitis. One emerging treatment for chronic sinus issues is balloon sinuplasty, a minimally invasive procedure to clear blocked nasal passages. But can balloon...

Nov

How Does Sleep Apnea Affect Weight?

Sleep apnea, a common but often undiagnosed condition, disrupts breathing during sleep, leading to multiple health complications. One of the most significant and complex relationships sleep apnea shares is with weight. The professionals at Texas ENT Specialists understand how the...

Nov

Understanding Sleep Apnea: Beyond Snoring to Serious Health Risks

While snoring is often the most noticeable sign of sleep apnea, this common sleep disorder encompasses much more, posing serious risks to overall health. At San Antonio ENT, we understand the critical intersection between ENT health and sleep apnea. In this blog, we will explore...

Nov

Achieving Restful Sleep: Simple Changes for Improved Mental Wellbeing

Getting a good night's sleep is vital for overall health and wellbeing. Not only does it help us feel refreshed and energized, but it also plays a crucial role in maintaining our mental and emotional equilibrium. However, many individuals struggle with sleep problems, which...

Nov

What Are the Different Types of Sleep Apnea?

People who experience difficulty breathing at night are often diagnosed with sleep apnea. This condition is found in three distinctive types and in varying levels. It is important for the individual's health that treatment for this condition is obtained. The three typ...

Nov

5 Tips to Help You Stop Snoring

Snoring is defined as the sound created by the vibration of tissues around the throat, and for those with a partner who snores, can result in many a sleepless night. However, snoring can be more than just an annoying sound. It can also be a warning signal that the body is not fun...

Nov

Can Balloon Sinuplasty Help Sleep Apnea?

If you've been considering balloon sinuplasty as a potential treatment for sleep apnea, you may be wondering about its effectiveness and how it can improve your quality of sleep. It's natural to have questions about any one procedure to address your health goals. At Texas E...

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