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What You Need to Know About Sleep Apnea During Pregnancy

August 26, 2019

Filed under: Uncategorized — drwest @ 5:59 pm

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Are you constantly tired during the day no matter how much sleep you get at night? Although that’s also a sign of being a new parent, your child hasn’t even been born yet. So, what could it be? It may be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea in Las Vegas, a serious sleep disorder where you have episodes of not breathing during the night. Your airway gets blocked, and your body goes into panic mode and wakes you up since you’re not getting the oxygen you need. How can you combat this disorder, especially while pregnant? Read on as a dentist gives the answers.

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Are Women with Sleep Apnea More Likely to Get Cancer?

August 6, 2019

Filed under: Uncategorized — drwest @ 6:04 pm

woman sleeping

Does your partner complain about your loud snoring? Do you find yourself nodding off when you’re sitting in front of your computer? If so, you just might have sleep apnea in Las Vegas, a dangerous disorder that causes you to temporarily stop breathing while you sleep. Leaving it untreated can result in other health conditions. A recent study out of Sweden has even linked sleep apnea in women to cancer. Read on to learn more.

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