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Dangers of Pregnancy and Untreated Sleep Apnea in State College

October 9, 2018

Filed under: Sleep Apnea Therapy — drmarks @ 6:08 pm

pregnant womanSleep apnea is a common disorder that affects at least 22 million Americans. It occurs when the airways collapse while you sleep, causing frequent pauses in breathing. When it is not treated, it leads to an array of serious health complications, like an increased risk of heart disease. Although anyone can be affected by its consequences, new research shows pregnant women are especially susceptible if they are not undergoing treatment for sleep apnea in State College.
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5 Travel Tips When Living with Sleep Apnea in State College

July 28, 2018

Filed under: Sleep Apnea Therapy — drmarks @ 11:29 pm

inside of airportIf you suffer from sleep apnea in State College, you must make a few changes to your nightly routine to sleep soundly. While you are at home, this is pretty easy; however, you are about to travel. Even when you are away from home, you must remain compliant with your treatment to protect your health and your quality of sleep. While you are gone, there are a few simple tips to follow to make the trip a bit easier and less stressful.
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Importance of a Good Night’s Rest for Sleep Apnea Sufferers

June 30, 2018

Woman sleeping in bedMost people take a good night’s sleep for granted. Sleep apnea sufferers who haven’t received treatment know just how much of an impact sleeplessness can have on every aspect of their day to day lives. Once these patients start to sleep well, there are numerous improvements in their health and wellness. However, the adverse effects of sleeplessness are cumulative as are the benefits of a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s so important that patients who suffer from sleep apnea continue getting adequate quantity and quality sleep each night. In this post, we’ll talk about some of the ways patients can ensure they are consistently sleeping well and waking feeling refreshed each morning.
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Treat Sleep Apnea in State College

April 22, 2017

Filed under: Sleep Apnea Therapy,Uncategorized — Tags: , , — drmarks @ 9:55 pm

If you have trouble sleeping at night, then you’ve probably tried all of the suggestions from the experts: have dinner at least three hours before going to bed; turn off the computer, your smart phone and the television at least one hour before bedtime; and try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day including weekends. If none of these have worked, however, then the problem may not be your sleep habits but a medical condition known as sleep apnea. Researchers estimate that some 20 million American adults have sleep apnea. Of those, an estimated 80 percent have not been diagnosed and are therefore not getting treatment. For sleep apnea in State College, Dr. Donald Marks diagnoses the condition and will recommend the best course of treatment so you and the person on the other side of the bed can get the rest you both need. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a medical condition that pauses or even stops breathing while you are asleep. Each apnea episode can last for just a few seconds or up to a minute. And while many sufferers are unaware, episodes can actually happen hundreds of times a night. Therefore, the cumulative loss of sleep can be quite significant night after night. The most common form of this condition is called obstructive sleep apnea. In this case, the problem starts when tissue in your throat relaxes around your airway. When this occurs, your breathing passage can become blocked, so you’re unable to breathe normally. Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea A common symptom of sleep apnea is loud snoring, which is the sound that results when air vibrates the tissue that surrounds your throat. With sleep apnea, snoring may stop and then breathing resumes with gasping and coughing. Other symptoms include: • Headaches in the morning • Trouble concentrating during the day • Memory loss • Depression and irritability • A sore throat in the morning • Extreme daytime drowsiness Diagnosing Sleep Apnea In addition to consultation with patients, Dr. Marks also recommends patients take the STOP-BANG quiz online. STOP-BANG stands for Snoring, Tiredness, Observation, Pressure, Body mass, Age, Neck size, and Gender—all of which are indicators of potential sleep apnea. Sleep Apnea Treatment in State College Dr. Marks offers sleep apnea treatment in State College with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy, or CPAP, which forces air into the lungs in order to keep the airway open; oral appliance therapy that shifts the lower jaw forward to facilitate easy breathing; or combined therapy with a CPAP machine and attached oral appliance. Contact Our Office Today If you suspect that you our your bed buddy might have sleep apnea, then call our office or take our online quiz. Then, Dr. Marks will be able to determine which course of treatment is best for you.If you have trouble sleeping at night, then you’ve probably tried all of the suggestions from the experts: have dinner at least three hours before going to bed; turn off the computer, your smart phone and the television at least one hour before bedtime; and try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day including weekends. If none of these have worked, however, then the problem may not be your sleep habits but a medical condition known as sleep apnea. Researchers estimate that some 20 million American adults have sleep apnea. Of those, an estimated 80 percent have not been diagnosed and are therefore not getting treatment. For sleep apnea in State College, Dr. Donald Marks diagnoses the condition and will recommend the best course of treatment so you and the person on the other side of the bed can get the rest you both need.

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