Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI One question many people ask their doctors or wonder is if their sleep apnea is curable. The answer depends on understanding the difference between a cure and treatment. A cure means that the condition is…

Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, approximately 22 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Are you one of them? Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that can threaten your overall health, but…

Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI Dentists play a vital role in identifying cases of sleep-related disorders. After all, your dentist sees the inside of your mouth more than any other physician. Dr. Nancy Hartrick offers airway screenings at her Royal…

Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI Does your partner complain about your snoring on a regular basis? Do your family members express concern that you’re gasping for air while you sleep? If you can answer yes to either of these questions,…

Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI Parents, does your child snore at night? This may seem harmless, but frequent audible snoring in children actually is cause for concern. Unless your child has a cold or congestion from allergies that can block…

Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI We all experience a bit of snoring from time to time, especially when sick or congested. However, snoring also can be a sign of a more serious disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea. Your Royal…

Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI If your physician has diagnosed you with sleep apnea, most likely the only method of treatment you were given was the CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy. Why the CPAP? For decades, the CPAP has…

Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI Scientific research continues to show a link between obstructive sleep apnea and Type II diabetes. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) now recommends that any patient with one of the two conditions be screened for the…

Royal Oak and Birmingham, MI If you suffer from chronic fatigue, your sleep problems could be stemming from sleep apnea, a disorder in which the airway collapses during sleep, resulting in snoring or gasping for air. Ultimately, this sleep breathing…