by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Sep 29, 2017 | Sleep Apnea
Last Fall, we spoke a bit about sleep apnea and its potential role in the Hoboken (NJ) train crash that killed a woman standing on the station platform. Earlier this month, it was reported that sleep apnea was, indeed, the probable cause of the accident. Quick...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Jun 7, 2017 | Pediatric ENT, Sleep Apnea, Snoring
Childhood obesity can create many health problems for children. Some health problems include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Type II Diabetes, hip problems, depression and livers that are fatty and fail to function properly. Children can also suffer from...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Nov 21, 2016 | Sleep Apnea
As we reported in our June article on Sleep Apnea Statistics and Facts 2016, sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease, weight gain, memory problems, impotency, headaches, job impairment, and vehicle accidents. And such was the case...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Jun 27, 2016 | Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), General, Sleep Apnea, Snoring
During a recent office-based sinus surgery, the husband of my patient fell asleep in the exam room. She told me that he often falls asleep when he sits down. He was a bit embarrassed when we woke him but we assured him that he need not worry. I asked him if he is...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Jun 21, 2016 | General, Sleep Apnea
The word “apnea” literally means “without breath.” There are three types of apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common. It is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | May 23, 2016 | Sleep Apnea
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Don Shula, has been hospitalized recently due to complications associated with sleep apnea (OSA). The Miami dolphins legendary coach has suffered from fluid retention likely related to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a common condition. Studies...
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