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Your dentist could detect your sleep apnea

May 12, 2021December 17, 2019 by test_user

[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

Celebration, alcohol and apnea

May 12, 2021December 17, 2019 by test_user

[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

CPAP and new partner

May 12, 2021December 17, 2019 by test_user

[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

How many hours of sleep per night is recommended ?

April 30, 2021December 17, 2019 by test_user

[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

Snoring and Sleep Apnea

May 12, 2021December 17, 2019 by test_user

[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

Treatment without Surgery

May 12, 2021December 17, 2019 by test_user

[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

Snoring correction with surgery

May 12, 2021December 17, 2019 by test_user

[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

Surgery for sleep apnea

May 26, 2021December 17, 2019 by test_user

[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

New areas at our Montreal Sleep Clinic

April 30, 2021December 2, 2019 by test_user

[vc_row][vc_column el_class=”pages-contenu”][vc_column_text] Greater Montreal Sleep Clinic is pleased to announce the opening of its new space located on the 4th floor of our 1055 beaver hall location. Our completely renovated facilities offers all the comfort and technology for a more pleasant experience. We now offer on site sleep studies at our state-of-the-art sleep laboratory. Our tastefully decorated rooms … Read more