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Why We Snore
We all snore occasionally, but in most cases it is a problem that self-corrects and does not bother anyone. In some, it is compounded by a deadly condition of impeded breathing. Basically, you stop breathinganywhere from a few seconds up to 20, 30, or even 100 times or more per minute This stoppage of breathing plus snoring along with a few other symptoms are known as obstructive sleep apnea.
I snore and stop breathing, could I die from it?
In fact, you can have very serious complications if you suffer from sleep apnea. With sleep apnea, you are more prone to have:
* Heart attack (myocardial infarction) or MI
* Stroke
* Hypertension
* Emotional issues & mood problems (getting agitated & upset easily, having shorter attention span, depression, having anxiety)
* Sexual problems
* Car accidents
* Lose time from your work and unable to perform well at work
* Increased chance of stopped breathing altogether (higher morbidity & mortality), so a patient with sever obstructive sleep apnea and other risk factors such as obesity, high cholesterol level, hypertension, etc has much higher chance of dying young and/or while they sleep! It has been estimated that over 3800 people die every single year from complications of sleep apnea in the United States only.
How about my life, my job?
* Quality of life issues range from sleeping in separate bedrooms, body fatigue, irritability, nervousness, arguments and even divorce has been brought up by many couples.
* Personal financial impacts range from an increased cost of medical care, prescription & over the counter drug expenses.
* Institutional impacts at work could range from:
* Job related Illness and injuries to self as well as coworkers
* Increased Healthcare expenses to self as well as employee
* Causing injuries to others (buss & truck drivers)
* Inability to focus & concentrate at work
* Inability to perform complex tasks
* Afternoon job performance issues
* Reduced problem solving ability
* Tired & sleepy at work
* Reduce productivity
Why is it that more men snore than women?
We have examined over 20,000 patients for snoring and sleep apnea and have operated on several thousand patients. We estimate that ration of Men versus women are 9:1. We believe that a major reason is the mens body size, and their anatomy. We cant disregard genetics, hormones and other factors either.
Causes of Snoring & Sleep Apnea
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Snoring Treatment
How well did you sleep last night?
There is a great possibility that you are visiting this page because someone has told you that you snore! We hope that we can impress you with so much information that just by going to various pages in our site all your questions are answered.
The above illustration demonstrates most common clinical signs, symptoms, findings and contributing factors for obstructive sleep apnea. Note that there are many factors causing the snoring sound as well and by performing surgery in one or two area we cannot address all the problems that you may have. (© Mansoor Madani, DMD)
What is CPAP?
Fees
Does insurance cover the laser UPPP procedure?
No. This procedure is done exclusively for the treatment of snoring. For that reason, we do not bill any insurance companies. Because it is elective surgery, payment is required the day of service.
What is the cost for the laser UPPP procedure?
The cost of this procedure is $3500 (this includes the nasal radiofrequency procedure for nasal snoring and nasal congestion as well as IV sedation anesthesia. If you are still snoring several months after your procedure and the doctor feels you need a second treatment, and you have not gained weight, there would be no additional charge to you.
Snoring & Sex
Snoring can put stress on a relationship.
Sleep deprivation due to a partners snoring can make it a challenge to be cheerful in the morning and can have a negative effect on the rest of your day, too. But the stress suffered by the snorer's bed partner isn't the only stress with which we should concern ourselves. It turns out that snoring, in addition to being a social and medical challenge, can have negative effects on the sexual functioning of the snorer.
Studies have found that a significant number of heavy snorers have reduced sexual drive. Quite a few of snoring men also experience erection dysfunction. Heavy snoring is a well-recognized symptom of the serious syndrome known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). While asleep, people who have OSA momentarily stop breathing as often as hundreds of times a night. This occurs because their throat air passage gets blocked by their tongue, tonsils or soft palate and the uvula, the top part of the back of the throat. Because OSA repeatedly interrupts sleep during the night, it can have significant effects on the snorer's body. Generally an individual suffering from sleep apnea, may not be getting the full night's sleep he needs, either.
Sleep apnea can inhibit sexuality because of oxygen deprivation, fatigue and depression. It can also lead to other complications, including high blood pressure, increased risk of heart attack or stroke, and excessive daytime sleepiness. All of these conditions can suppress a healthy interest in sex. Fortunately the snoring problem could be corrected in most instances by surgery according to Dr. Mansoor Madani, a pioneering surgeon in treating this disorder. These treatments may include laser surgery or use of radiofrequency to treat snoring and nasal congestion.
If the individual doesnt have OSA, there are still a few things that can be done to decrease their snoring and give you a better chance of waking up together in the same bed.
Weight Loss: Losing about 10 to 25 percent of total body weight often reduces the symptoms and intensity of snoring.
Decrease Alcohol: Don't drink alcohol late at night. Drinking before bedtime increases snoring in those who already do snore, and can cause it in those who normally don't.
Low Pillow: Sleeping on a low pillow helps keep your neck straight and your air passage open.
Avoid sleeping pills or narcotics before bed: These depress the central nervous system and increase snoring. Some cold remedies can have similar effects.
Stop Smoking: Smoking increases snoring because it irritates and enlarges mucous membranes in the throat and reduces the overall oxygen uptake ability in the lungs. It also may inhibit the production of testosterone, the hormone that causes sexual drive, and cause blockages of the penile arteries.
Don't sleep on your back. How? Some snorers have sewn tennis balls inside a pocket on the back of their pajama tops. This keeps them from comfortably rolling onto their backs and assuming the prime snoring position.
Snoring & Pregnancy
Snoring Tied to Pregnancy Disorder
A new study from Australia suggests pregnant women who snore may be at a greater risk for a potentially fatal condition called preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder. Researchers led by Dr. Colin Sullivan of the University of Sydney studied 32 pregnant women with severe preeclampsia and 14 women who had normal pregnancies. Preeclampsia is a condition in which the mother's blood pressure rises dramatically during pregnancy and may rise again during delivery.
According to the study, all of the women with preeclampsia developed snoring during pregnancy. Less than half of the pregnant women who did not have preeclampsia snored. Researchers also found that in all of the preeclampsia patients, blood pressure increased during the night and was accompanied by partial obstruction of air passages. Sleep and snoring can increase carbon dioxide levels, which then causes a narrowing of blood vessels and a rise in blood pressure. Wearing a CPAP mask that maintains oxygen intake while patients sleep can treat people who snore and suffer from sleep apnea during their pregnancy months. Laser surgery before or after pregnancy may correct the snoring and reduce the intensity of sleep apnea as well. Researchers suggest such treatment may improve nocturnal blood pressure in preeclampsia women.
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Dr. Madani is one of the pioneers of a new laser surgery technique to treat snoring and mild sleep apnea. The material contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice or instruction. Individuals with suspected or diagnosed sleep apnea syndrome, any sleep disorder or other conditions discussed in this site should consider a personal evaluation in our facility or contact a qualified professional for further treatment.
* Emotional issues & mood problems (getting agitated & upset easily, having shorter
attention span, depression, having anxiety)
Quality of life issues range from sleeping in separate bedrooms, body fatigue, irritability, nervousness, arguments and even divorce has been brought up by many couples.
*Increased Healthcare expenses to self as well as employee
*Causing injuries to others (buss & truck drivers)
*Inability to focus & concentrate at work
*Inability to perform complex tasks
*Afternoon job performance issues
*Reduced problem solving ability
*Tired & sleepy at work
*Reduce productivity
