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- Do You Have Flimsy Nostrils? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Steven ParkOne of the most common reasons for continued nasal congestion despite allergy medications and even nasal surgery is due to flimsy nostrils. Your nose comes in various shapes and sizes, but having naturally thin nostrils or weakened nostrils after rhinoplasty can lead to flimsy nostrils that ...
Views: 7495(1 vote) - 7 Tips for Better Nasal Breathing - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Steven ParkMost people take breathing through their nose for granted. But for many chronic mouth breathers, breathing through the nose is a struggle, if not impossible. Not only is their quality of life diminished, but they'll also have a variety of other health-related conditions such as dry mouth, ...
Views: 5336(5 votes) - An Insider’s Guide to Septoplasty - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Steven ParkThe septoplasty operation is one of the most misunderstood surgical procedures that lay people, and even many physicians have. Some people even equate septoplasty with having a nose job, which is not true. Although, some people use having a crooked septum as an excuse to undergo a ...
Views: 4849(2 votes) - What Everyone Should Know About Tonsillectomy - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Steven ParkTonsils are one of the most misunderstood structures in the throat, not only by patients, but by many doctors as well. Traditional teaching states that tonsils are glands in the throat that help to fight infection. Because they are blamed for most cases of repeated throat infections, ...
Views: 4322 - What You Can Do About Your Stuffy Nose - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Steven ParkAlthough many people assume that big nosed people naturally breathe better, there's nothing further from the truth. The shape and size of your nose is mostly cosmetic. How well you breathe actually depends on what your internal breathing passageways look like. And for many sleep apnea ...
Views: 3735(2 votes) - 7 Unusual Ways to Treat Snoring & Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Steven ParkIf you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, and you're frustrated with conventional treatment options, you may feel an urge to look at alternative options. If you spend enough time researching this, you'll find a number of strange, interesting and sometimes bizarre ways of treating sleep apnea. ...
Views: 3578(2 votes) - 5 Myths About Snoring and Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Steven ParkMany people snore and many snorers also have obstructive sleep apnea. Here are 5 common myths about these two conditions that many people, and even some doctors continue to perpetuate: 1. Sleep apnea occurs only in older, overweight, snoring men with big necks. Although the stereotypical ...
Views: 3039(1 vote) - 7 Habits of Highly Successful Sleep Apnea Patients - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Steven ParkSome patients with sleep apnea do remarkably well, despite all the hurdles and obstacles that arise. Then there are others that procrastinate, or refuse to take any action at all. I've noticed 7 commonalities amongst the ones that do succeed in the end: 1. They take responsibility for their ...
Views: 2757(1 vote) - Do People Think You're Lazy? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Steven ParkMore than a few times per month, I have patients comment that they think others perceive them as being lazy. Whether they like to "sleep in" or have trouble getting up in the mornings, or if they're prone to taking naps in the afternoon, their sleepiness often elicits other's perception of them ...
Views: 2729 - Attention All Mouth Breathers - 5 Important Health Reasons to Breathe Through Your Nose - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Steven ParkIf you are a chronic mouth breather because of a stuffy nose, you're not alone. Do you feel like you can never get enough oxygen into your longs? Do you feel tired all day no matter how much sleep you get? Have you tried various home remedies, over-the-counter medications or even prescription ...
Views: 2062(1 vote) - Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Steven ParkHere's a radically new approach to treating obstructive sleep apnea: hypoglossal nerve stimulation. I read about initial successful pilot studies many years ago out of Johns Hopkins, but thought the concept never took off since I didn't hear anything more. I was wrong. ImThera recently announced ...
Views: 2021(3 votes) - All That Shivers Is Not A Cold - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Steven ParkYou wake up one morning with a sore, scratchy throat, feeling a little run down. The next night, your throat pain gets even worse, and you experience mild fever, with sweats and chills. Your nose is a little stuffy and runny. Your muscles ache. You're feeling even more tired. After a few days, ...
Views: 1918(1 vote) - A New Snoring Cure? The Snoreplasty Procedure - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Steven ParkIt seems like snoring and sleep apnea treatments are rediscovered and proclaimed by the media as a new "cure," when in fact, it’s been described years before. A British doctor reports that by injecting a scarring agent into the soft palate, snoring is eliminated. The material he used was sodium ...
Views: 1700(3 votes) - Sleep Is The New Black: 3 Steps to Get What You Need and Want - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Steven ParkWhen a Need Becomes A Want Imagine a day when you can wake up naturally on your own, on time, without an alarm clock, revived and refreshed in the mornings, ready to face whatever challenges that may come your way. You work hard, and play harder, and when you hit the pillow, you fall asleep ...
Views: 1677(2 votes) - Septoplasty Without Packings Or Splints - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Steven ParkOne of the most uncomfortable things you can do to another person is to place nasal packs in their nose after nasal surgery. What’s even worse is when you have to take it out. I know what it feels like, as I had nasal packs after I broke my nose when I was six. I still remember waking up after ...
Views: 1666(1 vote) - 10 Tips on Finding the Right Surgeon for Your Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Steven ParkFinding the right surgeon for you can be a challenge in any situation, but finding the right sleep apnea surgeon can be even more challenging since there are so many different procedures and there are no standard operations. I'm asked quite often by people in other states or other countries who ...
Views: 1579 - Beating Sleep Apnea - Teamwork Makes the Dream Work - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Steven ParkOne of the qualities that I see in patients that are highly successful at managing their sleep apnea condition is their ability to surround themselves with a team of trusted advisors. This can include a sleep doctor, a dentist, an ENT surgeon, a CPAP equipment specialist, and their medical ...
Views: 1551 - 7 Habits of Highly Successful CPAP Patients - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Steven ParkIf you have obstructive sleep apnea, there's a good chance you may have been recommended to try a CPAP machine. This is a mask that attaches to a pump at the bedside that blows gentle, positive air pressure through your nose to keep you from breathing stoppages at night. In general, people have ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - Tired of Being Tired? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Steven ParkAre you tired all the time, no matter how long you sleep? Do you suffer from unexplained, recurrent or prolonged infections or colds that just won't go away? Do you continue to get sick despite being on multiple medications and antibiotics? Have you undergone various tests, with no definitive ...
Views: 1502 - Nasal Saline: Myths & Facts - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Steven ParkFor many people with nasal congestion or chronic sinus infections nasal irrigation with saline is a natural way of clearing nasal and sinus passageways. There are various ways of getting salt water into your nose and sinuses, including mists, sprays, squeeze bottles, pumps, aerosol cans, and ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - Why Mothers Are So Tired - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Steven ParkMother's Day has come and gone, and despite the short respite that many mothers received from their loved ones, most mothers are in a constant state of exhaustion. There are many explanations for why this is so, including the demands of modern society, family, career, and so on. But as many ...
Views: 1458 - 5 Reasons to Stop Snoring Now - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Steven ParkIs your bedpartner bruising your ribs with an elbow, telling to you roll over onto your side because of your loud, obnoxious snoring? Do people hate traveling with you because you sound like a chainsaw in the middle of the night? Can your relatives hear you snore throughout the entire house, ...
Views: 1455(2 votes) - Have Anxiety? What Your Doctor Doesn't Know - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Steven ParkDo you have an anxiety problem which is affecting your life? Do you overreact to everything or have pain attacks for no reason? Do you wake up in the middle of the night in a state of panic, in a cold sweat and with your heart racing out of control? Many people with panic disorders can be ...
Views: 1408 - What You Don't Know About Breathing - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Steven ParkProper breathing is fundamental to good health and vitality. Breathing is the most basic physiologic function that we must do to survive. Improper breathing can lead to illness, disease, and ultimately, death. Ancient Indian cultures recognized this basic principle and developed very ...
Views: 1364(5 votes) - 5 Quick And Easy Ways To Get Better Sleep Fast - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Steven ParkIn our over-stressed, over-weight, sleep-deprived society, there’s a tendency for experts to offer you the latest, greatest, high-tech, and usually expensive advice when you want to get better sleep. From the new Zeo (which measures your brain waves while you sleep), to $3,000 mattresses with ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - The Hidden Truth About Allergies Revealed - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Steven ParkEveryone knows that allergies cause sneezing, itchy, watery eyes, and nasal congestion and that for some people these symptoms can be more severe than for others. For these people allergies can feel like a curse, making them feel sleepy, irritable and downright miserable. There are many medical ...
Views: 1279(2 votes) - Why Your Child Can’t Sleep - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Steven ParkWhenever I get together with other families with young children, almost invariably, there will be one or two parents who struggle with their child’s sleep. Issues range from frequent awakenings to too frequent feedings to sleeping in the parent’s bed. It’s no surprise then why so many adults in ...
Views: 1274 - The Connection Between Migraines & Sleep-Breathing Problems - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Steven ParkMichelle Bachmann’s recent revelation that she suffers from migraines brings up an important point that most doctors and the lay public don’t appreciate: the importance of proper breathing at night. It’s commonly known that sleep deprivation can cause or aggravate migraines, but what’s usually ...
Views: 1269 - Allergy Solutions for Sleep Apnea Sufferers - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Steven ParkSpring is in the air, and so are the tree pollens. Millions of people suffer this time of the year from sneezing, scratchy, itchy eyes, nose and throats, nasal congestion and chronic cough. It's also a given that if you have allergies, you won't sleep as well, along with everything from asthma, ...
Views: 1256 - 5 Things You MUST Know About Sleep Apnea Surgery - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Steven ParkSleep apnea surgery is one of the most controversial subjects in sleep medicine. There are heated debates within the sleep community as well as in online forums and support groups. Sleep apnea surgery is definitely not for everyone, for some, it can be a life-changing experience. Here are 5 ...
Views: 1168 - 7 Ways to Speed Up Aging - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Steven ParkNot getting enough sleep can definitely cause more facial wrinkles, but here are 7 more ways to make sure that you get even more wrinkles, have more aches and pains, feel old, or even die sooner. 1. Eat or snack close to bedtime. Going to bed on a full stomach may help you fall asleep ...
Views: 1162 - The Fountain of Youth, Revealed - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Steven ParkPonce de Leon is well known as the Spanish explorer that searched for the fountain of youth in the early 1500s. Even today, that search continues through the multi-billion dollar cosmetics industry, plastic surgery procedures, and nutritional products. Anti-aging medicine even has a certifying ...
Views: 1157 - Why Is Your Teen So Sleepy? The Answer May Surprise You - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Steven ParkLooking back at my teen years at Stuyvesant High School in the mid 1980s, it's amazing what I was able to accomplish: Beside the rigors of academics, I was in the symphonic band, orchestra, jazz band, captain of the track team, and a major science geek, entering and placing in various ...
Views: 1157 - Major Life Changes That Can Trigger Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Steven ParkRecurrent sinus infections, throat pain, ear fullness and chronic cough are some of the most common conditions that I see every day. You may think that I typically diagnose and treat for routine bacterial infections in these situations, but in most cases, they’re not really infections at all. ...
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