Sleep disorders

Sleep Apnea: A Common Condition

Sleep apnea is more common than you might think: more than eighteen million adult Americans cope with it, according to the National Sleep Foundation. The good news, if you can call it that, is that the treatment available at SLEEPwell in Longview can ease the symptoms. There are three types of sleep apnea: Obstructive Sleep

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Sleep Apnea: No One Is Immune

Sleep apnea is a surprisingly common condition, which left untreated can lead to serious and even life-threatening diseases. It is also treatable, and is one of our specialties at SLEEPwell in Longview. No one is immune from sleep apnea. While it is  most common in overweight middle-aged men, even kids can get it. So what

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Sleep Apnea Then and Now

Sleep apnea is a serious condition affecting millions of Americans, but it wasn’t mentioned in any medical literature until 1965. We’ve come a long way since then, and sleep apnea is our specialty at SLEEPwell in Longview. The symptoms of sleep apnea, however, were known before it was recognized and given a name. In its

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Sleep Apnea: Complications and Treatment

Obstructive sleep apnea can have a serious impact on your life, but not in a good way. If you or someone close to you has it, give us a call at At SLEEPwell in Longview. The most direct impact of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is on the quality of daily life. Since it decreases the

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Why Do I Have Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a surprisingly common condition, affecting upwards of thirty million people in the United States alone. It’s a serious condition that we can treat at SLEEPwell in Longview. People often wonder why they’ve developed sleep apnea. There is no known cause, but we do know that the chances of getting it increase with

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Sleep Apnea and Gender

Sleep apnea is a very common disorder, and anyone can get it. But it’s far more common in men than women. If you or someone close to you is coping with sleep apnea, call us at SLEEPwell in Longview. The most common type of the condition is obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA for short. This

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Apnea: Sleeping Without Breath

The word “apnea” comes from Greek, and it means “without breath.” Sleep apnea, then, is a condition in which someone’s breathing stops involuntarily as they sleep. It is treatable at SLEEPwell Longview. Sleep apnea is more common than you may realize, affecting more than eighteen million Americans, accordng to the National Sleep Foundation. It affects

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A Good Night’s Sleep?

It seems like everyone complains about not getting a good night’s sleep. From trouble falling asleep to trouble staying asleep, more than a quarter of all Americans say they have some kind of issue. But as bad as these are, sleep apnea is in a class by itself. There is help available at SLEEPwell Longview.

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The Side Effects of Bad Sleep Can Be Fatal

Do you frequently snore and/or feel more exhausted when you wake up than you did when you went to bed? The ramifications of poor sleep can be serious — or even fatal. Earlier in the summer, The Los Angeles Times reported that one of the causes of the death of Carrie Fisher, whom you know as Star

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Risky Business: Hidden Dangers of Sleep Apnea

We’ve discussed the symptoms of sleep apnea and the importance of getting a free consultation to see how you should move forward in treating your sleep apnea. But there are some major side effects that may come with obstructive sleep apnea. This may be harsh, but it needs to be said. Heart Disease: Disrupted oxygen flow

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