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Can Child Sleep Apnea Be Treated?

Children can have different health problems while sleeping, just like adults. Sleep apnea is a condition that causes your child to have difficulty breathing while they sleep. Sleep apnea can be accompanied by other symptoms, and may also have other causes. Dr. Shukla, a top-rated sleep doctor in NYC, can … Read more

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Does My Partner Have Sleep Apnea?

Over 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea (the most common type of sleep apnea) is the most serious. This condition can lead to severe complications if it is not treated or diagnosed early. Common symptoms include snoring, restlessness, and general fatigue during the day. If you … Read more

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How Lack of Sleep Affects Weight

Sleep apnea is a condition that can cause you to have difficulty sleeping at night or irregular breathing patterns that prevent you from sleeping comfortably. Sudden weight gain is one of the most common symptoms and correlates with this sleep disorder. While your lack of sleep may not be a … Read more

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Can Snoring Cause Sleep Apnea?

Anyone who has ever suffered from sleep apnea will know that snoring can be a prominent symptom. A sleep apnea diagnosis may be possible for those who snore or have loved ones who snore. Your trusted sleep doctor in NYC asks the same question as many of our patients: Can … Read more

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Can Kids Have Sleep Apnea?

Just like adults, kids can suffer from different health troubles while trying to sleep. If you have ever noticed your child struggling to breathe while asleep at night, it is possible they are dealing with a case of sleep apnea. This condition is often paired with several other symptoms and … Read more

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Does Sleep Apnea Go Away On Its Own?

Sleep apnea is a well-known medical condition indicated by short periods of respiratory blockage during sleep. If you or your partner skip breaths, snore, or struggle to breathe at night, it is possible that the symptoms of sleep apnea could be at play. Scheduling an appointment with your sleep doctor … Read more

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Does Snoring Shorten Your Life?

There are two types of people: those who sleep quietly, and those who snore. While snoring does not inherently imply that you may be suffering from a severe breathing condition, it’s important that snoring sufferers stay on top of their health a bit more frequently. In some cases, snoring can … Read more

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When Was Sleep Apnea Discovered?

Sleep apnea affects more people than you may think. Currently, scientists estimate that about 25% of adult men, 10% of adult women, and 1 to 10% of children have some form of sleep apnea. To date, this discovery is considered to be one of the most important in the history … Read more

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Can Snoring Be Fatal?

If you sleep next to your partner at night and you can’t stand the sound of their loud snores, you aren’t alone. Millions of Americans experience heavy snoring each night, whether it is coming from their own nose or the sound is being made by their family member. Either way, … Read more

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