At Sierra Sleep, Airway and Wellness Center in Reno, NV, we know that a good night’s sleep doesn’t just recharge your body - it restores your mind. While sleep apnea is often associated with snoring, fatigue, and long-term...
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Sleep Apnea in Women: Symptoms, Misdiagnosis, and Why It’s Often Missed
Sleep apnea is a serious yet underdiagnosed condition that affects millions of Americans. While commonly associated with men, sleep apnea in women is far more prevalent than many realize—and often overlooked in clinical...
The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Chronic Diseases: What You Need to Know
Sleep apnea, a common but serious sleep disorder, affects millions of people worldwide (children, adults and seniors). Characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep, sleep apnea can lead to a host of health...
Mild Sleep Apnea or Just Snoring? How the Silent Nite Appliance Can Help
Do you or your partner struggle with loud snoring that keeps you both up at night? Maybe you’ve noticed that you wake up feeling groggy or experience headaches and dry mouth in the morning. It’s easy to dismiss snoring as a...
Recognizing the Signs: How to Tell If Your Child Has Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is often associated with adults, but it's important to recognize that children can suffer from this condition as well. Sleep apnea in children can significantly impact their health, development, and quality of life....
The Silent Epidemic: Addressing Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea in the Elderly
As we age, sleep becomes a precious commodity that can drastically influence our health, wellbeing, and quality of life. At Sierra Sleep, Airway and Wellness Center in Reno, NV, we understand the critical impact that undiagnosed...
The Breath of Life: Understanding the Relationship Between Breathing and Carbon Dioxide
Breathing is something we often take for granted. In fact, we may take upwards of 30,000 breaths every single day. But breathing is far more than just supplying our bodies with oxygen, and understanding the relationship between...
Is Poor Sleep Causing Skin Rashes?
by Lancette VanGuilder Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects millions of people of all ages and can cause skin rash. It's characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, leading to poor sleep quality and a wide variety...
Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
Have you been waking up feeling exhausted, despite a seemingly adequate amount of sleep? Do you snore loudly or experience intermittent breathing pauses during the night? These could be potential signs of sleep apnea, a common...
Does My Child Have Sleep Apnea?
As parents, we want our children to enjoy a restful night's sleep, feeling refreshed and energized each morning. However, when sleep disturbances arise, it's important to consider the possibility of sleep apnea—a condition that...