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First-aid for Sleep Apnea and Snoring
2020-06-15 in Blog Posts
If you have been in lock-down with a snorer or snore yourself, then you already know that snoring is not a laughing matter. Snoring is not only a major problem for home life, but for many it is a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a dangerous condition. If OSA is severe enough, it can greatly increase one’s risk for dementia, stroke, heart attack and even cancer. The good news is that the situation is not hopeless, with help readily available. Snoring can be checked and tracked using phone apps such as SnoreLab and a sleep apnea test can be comfortably done at home using a device such as the WatchPAT, provided from our office.
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