tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:51:51 +0000pillar procedureairwayssleep apneaair pollutionsnoring relationshipssprayshypertensionsurgeonsmokeweight losstiredsnoring mythsitchy eyeschronic snoringsinus infectionslosing weightplenty of waterstuffy nosechronic sinusitisballoon sinuplastyOSAextra poundsbrain damagesleep apnea treatmenthealth issuesheart diseaseenlarged tonsilscoughmigrainesweight gainOSA symptomssneezingsnoringentcognitive functionheavy snoringdaytime sleepinessheadfeverveteransstop snoringsnoring causesdiabetesovernight labshoney and lemonrest your voiceobesityinterrupted sleepstressmemory losshome treatmentssore throatgargle saltwatercold weathersnoring marriageobstructive sleep apneasleep testingcoronary artery diseaseasthmahealth problemsmoist airfacial painsleep apnea drivingobstructive sleep apnea treatmentallergiessleep disorders breathingcoldsoft palatesnoring symptomsdry indoorminimally invasive proceduredriver fatigueCPAPhealthy sleepdustwinter coldmigraine treatmentthroat exercisessleep problemsnarrow arteriesstroketeacure for snoringloud snoringsleep deprivationhome sleep testing equipmentsleep disorderscontinuous positive airway pressurenasal congestionEPASnoring Specialist and Founder of Eos Sleep, David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S. Provides News and Insights on Snoring and its Effects.http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)Blogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-3724768479961653842Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:51:00 +00002012-02-09T08:51:52.013-05:00loud snoringsleep apneasleep deprivationsnoring symptomsobstructive sleep apnea treatment A few months ago, my blog entitled, “Who’s Suffering More from Lack of Sleep — Men or Women?”  discussed “the sleep battle of the sexes,” specifically, who suffers more from sleep disorders — men or women? In that blog, I made the point that, while men are generally more likely to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) than women, men are also more likely to get tested and treated for http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2012/02/women-and-sleep-apnea-at-greater-risk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-2230369591316289252Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:30:00 +00002012-01-16T17:30:57.129-05:00snoringsleep problemsstop snoringsnoring marriagesleep disorderssleep disorders breathingsnoring mythssleep deprivationsnoring causes Difficulty Sleeping I do my best to stay up (no pun intended) on the latest research and findings regarding sleep-related disorders and their treatments. New results out of Ryerson University in Toronto don’t surprise me — that taking sleeping pills or drinking alcohol is not a long-term solution for dealing with insomnia.The study was conducted by Heather Hood, a PhD student in clinical http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-study-uncovers-beliefs-behind.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-6049494207017363990Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:46:00 +00002011-12-09T08:48:34.282-05:00entsnoringwinter coldsnoring marriagesnoring relationshipsdaytime sleepinesssleep problemsstop snoringhealthy sleepcold weatherchronic snoringsnoring symptomscolddry indoorsnoring causes One of the most common questions I get in the office during the winter months has to do with seasonal affective disorder: What is it? Do I have it? And what can I do about it? Seasonal affective disorder is a very real form of depression that may affect six out of every 100 people in the United States, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Symptoms of SAD generally manifest http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2011/12/relationship-between-seasonal-affective.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-1349492019839758673Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:44:00 +00002011-11-15T14:44:25.971-05:00snoringstop snoringsnoring marriagehealthy sleepsleep apneahealth issuessnoring relationshipsheavy snoringstresssnoring symptomshealth problemssnoring causesThis week, I was interviewed by WCBS-TV New York for a news segment called, “Sleep: the Battle of the Sexes.” The topic was one I am very familiar with: People suffering from lack of sleep, and how it can affect daytime mood, mental acuity, job performance and relationship intimacy. The show drilled down a bit farther and asked: who is more likely to suffer from a sleep disorder, men or women? http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2011/11/whos-suffering-more-from-lack-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-987001534552978588Mon, 10 Oct 2011 22:49:00 +00002011-10-10T18:49:53.562-04:00snoringsleep problemsloud snoringsnoring relationshipsheavy snoringsnoring causes <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:1; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-format:other; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 0 0 0 0 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in;http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2011/10/stop-snoring-it-can-be-secret-to-happy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-5246880371331495783Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:07:00 +00002011-11-01T12:12:30.964-04:00feverair pollutionallergiesdustsneezing <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} p {mso-style-priority:99; mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-right:0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt:http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2011/09/summers-weather-causing-severe-allergy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-5309398094113986239Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:22:00 +00002011-09-02T09:22:24.448-04:00loud snoringtiredhealthy sleephealth issuesstresshealth problemsmemory loss <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2011/09/irenes-lessons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-8487862619100095912Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:31:00 +00002011-07-18T11:31:11.079-04:00snoring marriagesleep disorderssleep apneasnoring relationshipssleep apnea treatmentsnoring mythssleep deprivationsnoring symptomspillar proceduresnoring causes Snoring is a major cause of couple's unhappiness. Although in this blog I generally discuss the health consequences of snoring, I’d like to bring to light another serious side effect, which is the devastation snoring can wreak on marriage. Often I meet with married couples in my practice who are at their wits end. Both partners are exhausted…the snorer because of the toll snoring takes on http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2011/07/mending-your-relationship-when-snoring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-7701329450258477116Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:11:00 +00002011-06-24T12:11:09.817-04:00snoringstop snoringsnoring symptomsweight gainsnoring causes <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Courier New"; panose-1:2 7 3 9 2 2 5 2 4 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536859905 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; panose-1:2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:2; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2011/06/snorers-guide-to-summer-travel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-588440021938414281Fri, 13 May 2011 18:55:00 +00002011-05-13T14:55:29.734-04:00snoringsleep apneadaytime sleepinesspillar proceduresurgeonA relatively new in-office medical technique is being touted among snoring specialists as a successful treatment for snoring in many patients. A relatively painless procedure that can be performed in a doctor's office in about 20 minutes, using only local anesthetic, is giving hope to snorers everywhere. More than 40,000 snorers have been treated with the Pillar® Procedure worldwide, and lastinghttp://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2011/05/could-simple-procedure-be-key-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-3989871886757152030Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:36:00 +00002011-03-22T16:36:26.164-04:00snoringsleep apnea drivingsnoring symptomsdriver fatiguesnoring causes @font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; }p { margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; }span.bold { }span.pagetitle1 { }.MsoChpDefault { font-size: 10pt; }div.WordSection1 { page: WordSection1; } http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2011/03/driver-fatigue-brought-to-light-in-nyc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-372154300298556654Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:03:00 +00002011-03-09T15:03:17.102-05:00snoringsleep problemssleep disordershealthy sleepsleep disorders breathingsnoring symptomsThe medical community and healthy lifestyle advocates see the evidence mounting. Our spouses and children recognize the symptoms even when they don’t know the cause. They all agree: We need a good night’s sleep! When we don’t get a full night of restful sleep, it can dramatically affect our health and impair our mental function and job performance. It can ruin our relationships with our loved http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2011/03/importance-of-sleep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-4993038457233997678Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:53:00 +00002011-02-22T10:25:26.094-05:00snoringsinus infectionsfeverchronic sinusitisitchy eyesallergiescoughcold weathersneezingstuffy nosenasal congestion Suffering from Chronic Sinusitis Are you suffering from a cold that’s been holding on? When it’s past Valentine’s Day and your sinuses have been stuffed up since before the Holidays or longer, you may have chronic sinusitis. Sinusitis (sinus infection) is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. Its symptoms include a headache or pressure in the eyes, nose, cheek area, or one side http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2011/02/chronic-sinusitis-cold-that-wont-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-261650947445138885Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:21:00 +00002011-01-31T11:21:34.770-05:00snoringsnoring marriagesnoring relationshipssnoring mythssnoring symptomssnoring causes Cure for Snoring? Cupid could use some help from snoring treatment this Valentine’s Day. Snoring is a major cause of couple’s unhappiness according to the Etap Hotel Group of Europe, which recently conducted a poll of 4,000 couples. Of the three most aggravating factors that drive couples apart, noisiness is the most common complaint, together with hogging the bed covers and restlessness. http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2011/01/help-for-couples-this-valentines-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-8787914789672186540Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:37:00 +00002011-01-25T10:37:29.979-05:00gargle saltwaterwinter coldrest your voiceteahoney and lemonmoist aircold weatherheaddry indoorsore throatplenty of waterhome treatmentsIf you’ve ever awoken with a dry scratchy throat, you’ve likely felt that twinge of anxiety that signals something is coming – and it’s probably going to lay you out for a couple of days. Sore throat is a symptom of many different things – from viral infections such as the flu or mono, to bacterial infections like strep throat, allergic reactions more. However, it is common for those living in http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2011/01/winter-sore-throat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-5344073466331999441Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:12:00 +00002011-01-12T14:12:11.372-05:00loud snoringhealth issuesstrokediabetesAdd “metabolic syndrome” to the growing list of health risks and symptoms caused by or linked to snoring. In a study just released in the December issue of the journal SLEEP, it was found that adults were two times more likely to develop metabolic syndrome if they snored loudly during sleep. Metabolic syndrome is a group of combined risk factors that indicate a person may have an http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2011/01/loud-snoring-predicts-metabolic_12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-4690442076319972670Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:47:00 +00002011-01-12T13:47:48.977-05:00sleep problemssleep deprivationhealth problemschronic snoringOn our blog here we often discuss the health consequences for a person who snores. We’ve talked in detail about the dangers of snoring, especially sleep apnea which can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, lung dysfunction and stroke. However what also needs to be brought to light are the health implications on the spouse whose sleep is interrupted by their snoring sleep partner. A http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2011/01/sleep-deprivation-your-spouses-snoring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-5600531766685146916Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:23:00 +00002010-11-29T10:23:18.401-05:00sleep problemssinus infectionsentballoon sinuplastyfacial painnasal congestionChronic sinusitis can be a terribly painful condition. In my practice, I have seen many patients come to me suffering from headaches caused by pressure in their eyes, nose, cheeks and forehead. Patients with a sinus infection cough frequently, have a continuous runny nose, difficulty breathing because of their congestion, and snore which interrupts their sleep patterns. For many people who http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2010/11/could-balloon-sinuplasty-help-you-sleep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-260335801960913340Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:17:00 +00002010-11-08T09:17:02.495-05:00obstructive sleep apneachronic snoringmemory lossairwaysinterrupted sleepbrain damagecognitive function Brain Damage from Snoring? Snoring from sleep apnea can have dangerous consequences. For years physicians have known that chronic snoring can cause daytime symptoms of fatigue that affect cognitive function and memory loss due to the interruption in sleep it causes. A new study out of Australia from the Institute for Breathing and Sleep at Melbourne’s Austin Health reveals not just an impact http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2010/11/brain-damage-from-snoring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-3862698055643831263Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:19:00 +00002010-10-26T08:29:55.164-04:00sleep apneacoronary artery diseaseheart diseasehypertensionAn on-going study taking place in Sweden has released preliminary findings that suggest that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be an even stronger risk factor for coronary artery disease than diabetes, obesity, hypertension and even smoking. At the European Respiratory Society 2010 Annual Congress last week, Swedish pulmonoligist Yuksel Peker from the Skaraborg Hospital in Sweden presented http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2010/10/obstructive-sleep-apnea-risk-factor-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-2476598726516500569Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:18:00 +00002010-10-20T12:18:31.418-04:00sleep apneaobstructive sleep apneadustobesitydaytime sleepinessheart diseaseveteranshypertensionsmokeThe Veterans Administration announced that from 2008 to 2010, the number of veterans who receive benefits for sleep apnea increased by 60%, and that more than 20% of military veterans suffer from the sleeping disorder, compared to the estimate of 5% for those not in the military. Although one of the main causes can be excess weight, the VA doctors suspect that repeat deployments to Iraq andhttp://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2010/10/more-veterans-are-suffering-from-sleep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-6264727416210722149Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:15:00 +00002010-09-21T20:15:02.620-04:00sleep apneamigrainessleep apnea treatmentmigraine treatmentWhile in the hospital after collapsing on the field last month, Percy Harvin’s doctors made a startling discovery. Harvin had been suffering from migraines since he was a child, and his doctors had tried almost everything to treat them. The NFL offensive rookie of the year and Vikings receiver had headaches that kept him from practice and games several times last season, and he blamed his http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2010/09/sleep-apnea-cause-of-percy-harvins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-4310889192092750693Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:29:00 +00002010-09-08T15:29:19.893-04:00soft palatecure for snoringenlarged tonsilsminimally invasive procedurepillar procedure The Pillar Procedure, a minimally invasive, simple and safe treatment for snoring. Since its approval by the FDA a few years ago, the Pillar Procedure has been gaining in popularity as a remedy for snorers throughout the world. With widespread adoption by the medical community, many snoring sufferers are finally finding relief by turning to this procedure. Here are the facts. Snoring is a http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2010/09/dissecting-pillar-procedure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-8930466039353531670Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:18:00 +00002010-08-23T15:18:01.217-04:00sleep testingovernight labsOSA symptomssleep apneaCPAPsleep apnea treatmenthome sleep testing equipmentobstructive sleep apnea treatmentcontinuous positive airway pressureAlthough home sleep apnea testing equipment has be utilized for a few years, it wasn’t until recent findings presented at the American Thoracic Society 2010 International Conference confirmed that patients that used the home sleep test showed similar improvements in their obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment as did patients who had their sleep testing performed in an overnight lab. Prior to http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2010/08/why-home-sleep-testing-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1125748815297410654.post-5831758865573063571Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:36:00 +00002010-07-21T10:36:28.570-04:00sleep apneaobstructive sleep apneaOSAthroat exercisesThere is a simple (and free) technique that researchers from Brazil have studied, suggesting that exercising the throat muscles may improve severe obstructive sleep apnea symptoms. These throat exercises, derived from speech therapy, seem to work because they have a marked ability to strengthen and tone the muscles of the throat, even reducing the circumference of a patient’s neck. Sleep apnea http://drvolpi.blogspot.com/2010/07/for-obstructive-sleep-apnea-sufferers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David O. Volpi, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S.)0