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Florence Cardinal

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posted 11/26/2007, comments (3)

Sleep Apnea A Cause of Car Accidents

Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder that disrupts sleep hundreds of times every night. It's caused by:Obesity, which causes flabby fat deposits in the throat area that can block the air passages.Enlarged tonsils and adenoids that block air passages. Deformed or too large uvula. This is the fleshy lobe at the back of the throat. Abnormality... Read more Chevron

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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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posted 10/19/2006, comments (2)

Dr. Blaivas Answers Your Questions About Sleep Problems

Question:I am a parent of a teenager. What are some signs that I should be aware of to determine if my teen has a sleep disorder? Answer:This is a very important question and it provides a good opportunity to address sleep in adolescents. I will review some common sleep problems that occur particularly in teens, and hope that this will give... Read more Chevron

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