Ask The Sleep Experts

I’ve been enduring my husband’s snoring for ages. And, it was a good thing he finally decided to visit a sleep doctor. The doctor advised him to purchase a CPAP machine. Unfortunately, he is having a hard time getting used to having a nasal mask on his face when he’s sleeping. Now, he is thinking of going for surgical intervention for sleep apnea. Is it safe? What are the possible surgical procedures that we should consider? Are there other solutions or treatments that we can consider? Read the rest of this entry »

My partner is very concerned because of my snoring. He suspects that I may have sleep apnea. Is there a difference between snoring and sleep apnea? What are the other symptoms of sleep apnea? And, what are the cures for sleep apnea? Read the rest of this entry »

My friend has been complaining about feeling drowsy in the morning because she has not been sleeping well. She often wakes up in the middle of the night gasping for air. She suspects that she has sleep apnea. What causes this? What is the best cure for sleep apnea? Read the rest of this entry »

I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. The doctor told me that I should either get a CPAP machine or go through apnea surgery. Is there such a thing as apnea surgery? How does it work? Which is better? Undergoing apnea surgery or buying a CPAP machine? Read the rest of this entry »

My sister has a newborn baby who has been having some problems eating. He vomits a lot after feeding. There was a time when he even turned blue. He was diagnosed with infant apnea. Another doctor said it could be reflux. Is there a difference between the two? How do you take care of a baby that has infant apnea and reflux? Read the rest of this entry »

My wife has been complaining about the way I snore at night. Lately, because my snores have grown louder, she is afraid that I may have sleep apnea. Is there a difference between snoring and sleep apnea? What are the sleep apnea remedies that I can consider? Read the rest of this entry »

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea a few months ago. I was advised to use a CPAP machine. Unfortunately, although it is quite effective, I just can’t get used to wearing one while I’m asleep. What are the causes of sleep apnea? Are there surgeries for sleep apnea? How do they work? Read the rest of this entry »

My partner has complained about the way I would suddenly wake up in the middle of the night. Sometimes, this would happen several times in one night. I don’t usually remember waking up at night but I do feel sluggish and drowsy in the morning. My partner has also made a remark about my mood swings. I think I have sleep apnea. What are the other symptoms of sleep apnea? How do they diagnose this? Can you give me some possible sleep apnea solutions? Read the rest of this entry »