by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Feb 23, 2018 | Sleep Apnea
In November, 2016, a Hoboken (NJ) commuter train crashed into the station platform at double its allowable speed causing falling debris and the unfortunate death of a woman standing on the platform. About 100 were injured. Just prior to the crash, the train reportedly...
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by Donald M. Sesso, D.O. | Feb 20, 2018 | Alzheimer's Disease, Asthma, Sleep Apnea
Asthmatics Have a 40% Greater Risk of Sleep Apnea According to the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort Study, those suffering with asthma have a 40% greater risk of obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. About 550 men and women participated in the study, all between the ages of 30 – 60...
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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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