For some people with sinusitis, it’s experienced merely as a mild irritation of the nasal airways. For others, it can be a serious health condition that affects all aspects of their daily lives. If left untreated, sinusitis can have severe and long-lasting health impacts. In this post, Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe discusses what happens if… Read More »
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Chronic Snoring and Heart Health: Are the Two Related?
Chronic snoring affects as many as 90 million Americans. While the person snoring isn’t the one who will suffer immediately (just ask your partner if you’re a loud snorer!), regular snoring can potentially indicate other health concerns, some of which can be heart-related and severe. In this article, leading sleep and breathing specialist Dr. Schalch… Read More »
How Balloon Sinuplasty Can Relieve Your Sinus Issues
Chronic sinusitis affects more than 1 in every 10 Americans, making it one of the most common chronic illnesses in the nation. Sinus issues experienced by these individuals include difficulty breathing, excessive nasal congestion, headaches, facial pain, potential loss of sleep, drowsiness, lack of focus, poor energy, and mood swings. Balloon sinuplasty can relieve your… Read More »
What are the Benefits of Balloon Sinuplasty?
Affecting over 11% of Americans, chronic sinusitis is one of the most prevalent chronic illnesses in America. Patients suffering chronic sinusitis, a condition in which the tissue lining the sinuses becomes inflamed and swollen, experience symptoms such as nasal congestion, difficulty breathing, and facial pain. Balloon sinuplasty is a type of surgical procedure used to… Read More »
Improve Your Sleep Quality With Airlift Hyoid Suspension
Approximately 18 million Americans struggle with sleep apnea, a condition that can cause significant health issues for them and their sleeping partners. Previously, the only available solutions for this issue involved cumbersome, uncomfortable CPAP masks and machines. Fortunately, Dr. Paul Schalch Lepe offers an option called airlift hyoid suspension – a straightforward and highly effective… Read More »
World Sinus Health Awareness Day 2022
Nasal and sinus issues, such as sinusitis and swollen polyps, affect 31 million people in the U.S. every year. While some of these are more severe, many occurrences can be avoided if the patient takes the proper precautions and preventative steps. This is what World Sinus Health Awareness Day is all about – informing patients… Read More »
The Common Causes of Snoring
Snoring is the deep, vibrating sound caused as air travels past loose muscle and soft tissues in the throat. In some instances, snoring is mild, but it can be alarming for others, especially their partners. Roughly half of the U.S. population occasionally snores, with about a quarter being habitual snorers. Snoring can also indicate more… Read More »
Five Signs That You Need Deviated Septum Surgery
An incredible 80% of the population has some degree of septal deviation. However, for many of these cases, the conditions are non-symptomatic and don’t require any treatment. In other moderate or more severe cases of septal deviation, patients generally experience nasal obstruction, which can cause other harmful symptoms. In this article, Dr. Schalch Lepe examines… Read More »
Treatment Options for Adults Who Snore
One in four U.S. adults snores regularly, and 45% are occasional snorers. While snoring can range from mildly startling to frustratingly disturbing, it can have adverse health effects – both for the sleeper and any partner trying to get a good night’s rest next to them (also known as “second hand snoring”).. Fortunately, modern medicine… Read More »
The Three Types of Sleep Apnea, Explained
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to stop breathing multiple times per night. An estimated 50 to 70 million Americans struggle with this issue, making it a highly prevalent health concern affecting around 12% of the population. There are three types of sleep apnea, each with different causes and requiring separate treatments. In… Read More »