People tell plenty of jokes about their spouses’ snoring. It peels the wallpaper. It rattles the windows. The list of barbs goes on, but did you ever consider that snoring may be a symptom of a serious health problem?
It can be, says the National Sleep Foundation. This group of sleep experts says that 37 million adult Americans snore regularly, and about half of these individuals have a dangerous health disorder called sleep apnea. In Natick, Dr. Christina Papageorgiou pinpoints sleep apnea and offers solutions to counter it and deliver better sleep and a healthier you.
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects millions of Americans (18 million) and is diagnosed in mass quantities each and every year. Most often, the CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine is recommended for patients suffering from sleep apnea. However, not everyone enjoys the treatment. In some cases, patients will completely object to CPAP treatment. There’s a reason it is the gold standard for sleep apnea cases, but sometimes it’s just too much for some people. There are plenty of alternatives to curb sleep apnea without incorporating any CPAP treatment. Our office in