[vc_row][vc_column width=”9/12″ el_class=”pages-contenu”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Snoring is quite common in adults, especially in men over 50. It is estimated that 40% of them are snoring. Responsible for a lot of problems, snoring disturbs the sleep of the spouse and family. It can sometimes reach 90 decibels, or the sound of a motor truck transportation. Caused by the vibration … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/12″ el_class=”pages-sidebar”][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”pages_sidebar” el_class=”sidebar”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”9/12″ el_class=”pages-contenu”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Traveling becomes almost irresistible when you are on vacation. Only one problem: What should you do with your CPAP? Many people choose to leave their CPAP at home, thinking that if they were able to live without it before their sleep apnea was diagnosed, why not get a few … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/12″ el_class=”pages-sidebar”][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”pages_sidebar” el_class=”sidebar”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”9/12″ el_class=”pages-contenu”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airways become obstructed during sleep. Patients frequently suffer from symptoms such as: Snoring Breathing interruptions Dry mouth Daytime sleepiness Sore throat Dry mouth is often associated with sleep apnea and can cause bad breath, especially in the morning. During sleep, saliva flow is … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column width=”3/12″ el_class=”pages-sidebar”][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”pages_sidebar” el_class=”sidebar”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”9/12″ el_class=”pages-contenu”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] Whether it is during Canada Day celebrations, the holidays or any other occasion; it is well known that alcohol and festivity go frequently together. Did you know that alcohol can affect sleep quality and even increase the frequency and duration of apnea? Drinking alcohol causes muscle relaxation. … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column el_class=”pages-contenu”][vc_column_text]Love is emerging with a new partner in your life. It is possible that you hesitate to spend the night with your new partner because you fear his or her reaction to the CPAP. Will he or she accepts the noise produced by the unit or does it give him or her the impression … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column el_class=”pages-contenu”][vc_column_text] Scientists agree to say that sleep has an influence on a person’s health and life quality. Many studies are performed each year in order to determine the number of hours of sleep a normal adult should have every night. In June 2015, the medical journal SLEEP, a publication produced by the AASM, … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column el_class=”pages-contenu”][vc_column_text] Our team of healthcare professionals offers a wide range of surgical and non-surgical treatments for snoring and sleep apnea. Such services include: sleep testing, CPAP prescription and titration and upper airway surgery for snoring and sleep apnea. What’s the link between snoring and sleep apnea? Snoring occurs when the upper segments of the … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column el_class=”pages-contenu”][vc_column_text]It is possible to treat mild to moderate cases of sleep apnea without surgery, by changing certain lifestyle habits, here are a few: _ Weight loss _ Avoid alcohol and sleeping pills _ Changing sleeping position to improve breathing _ Stop smoking. Smoking increases the swelling of the airways and aggravates snoring. _ Avoid … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column el_class=”pages-contenu”][vc_column_text]Snoring correction with surgery Produced by the soft palate when it vibrates, snoring usually occurs during sleep or during naps. It can be difficult to live with snoring, both for those who have to endure this vibratory phenomenon and those who produce it. A proper diagnosis is essential to determine the causes and … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″ el_class=”pages-sidebar”][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”sidebar-2″ el_class=”sidebar”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″ el_class=”pages-contenu”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Obstructive sleep apnea can have serious physiological consequences. These effects are due to hypoxemia (lower blood oxygen levels) and sleep fragmentation caused by a steady collapse of the upper airway during sleep. This collapse causes complete or partial cessation of breathing during sleep termed apnea or hypopnea respectively. Sleep apnea … Read more
