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Allen Blaivas, M.D.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery: Tracheotomy

We spoke extensively about the surgical treatment options for OSA in our last blog. I wanted to hit upon one last type of surgery and complete a discussion of other treatment options. The most successful surgery for OSA is called a tracheotomy. It entails making a small whole in the trachea (wind pipe), which effectively bypasses the entire... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/25/2008, comments (0)

Snoring: Causes and Treatments

Snoring is a nerve-racking noise that disrupts your sleep and the sleep of anyone who is in the same room (or even house) as you. There have even been stories of people being asked to leave their hotel rooms because their snoring was disturbing other guests. What causes snoring anyway? CAUSES Obesity. Obesity causes excess fatty... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/13/2007, comments (11)

kissing tonsils(enlarged tonsils)red,with little snoring (child 3 and a half year old)

I Would Be Very Greatfull If You Could Answer My Question.My Child Is 3 And A Half Year Old. In April 2007 He Got Sick For Ten Days. It Was Viral. No Antibiotics Were Given To Him. He Could Not Eat Only Drink. After His Sickness Everything Returned To Normal. He Is Eating Very Well No Fever Now, Nothing At All A Very Normal Child But When We... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/21/2007, comments (0)

Alcohol and Sleep Apnea: A Dangerous Cocktail

As I've mentioned before, my husband, Norman, suffered from sleep apnea. He also had other cards stacked against him. He was diabetic and obese. He was an alcoholic. He'd tried to quit drinking, joined Alcoholics Anonymous, and he did manage to quit for short periods of time, but never for the long haul. His bouts with sleep apnea... Read more Chevron

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