Nasal congestion is a problem that can ruin a good night’s sleep. Not only can congestion keep you from getting sleep, but it can also disturb your partner’s rest. Sometimes nighttime stuffiness can be related to allergies. But when allergy medications don’t solve the problem, nasal airway obstruction may be the reason. Dr. Volpi can […]
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Many people believe that perpetual exhaustion is a fact of life. The hustle and bustle of running errands, work, and caring for your family can be exhausting. Getting enough rest is crucial for the ability to perform and remain healthy. Understanding how sleep deprivation affects you is vital to staying healthy. Here are a few
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Few things can ruin your sleep the way a stuffy nose can. Chronic congestion and sinus pressure make nighttime miserable. What should be your time to rest ends up being the reason why you’re exhausted. But, there’s hope. Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) can put you on the path to relief. How Does FESS Work?
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Every morning your partner greets you with a not-so-subtle reminder of how your snoring is ruing their sleep. You’ve tried everything from adjusting your sleep position to different pillows, and you still get kicked out of your room. If your snoring has you at your wit’s end, there may be a little-known culprit that makes
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Many patients wonder what the balloon sinuplasty procedure is and how effective it can be. For those who have tried other solutions to their sinus issues and have not seen improvement, balloon sinuplasty may be well worth considering. What Is Balloon Sinuplasty? Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive medical procedure used to treat recurring sinus infections and
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These days with a clogged supply chain, if you’re ordering a new refrigerator or other appliance you may have a six-month wait before you’ll be seeing it. At eos Sleep, Dr. Volpi has a much better option for an appliance that could far more valuable for you…and the person sleeping next to you — oral
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It’s estimated that 22 million Americans suffer from moderate to severe sleep apnea. That’s a hard number to get a fully accurate estimate of, however, because about 80 percent of those people don’t get treatment. Bad idea. Sleep apnea is a scary thing that most people think is the problem of “other people.” That’s right
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February is the month for lovers. But there’s nothing romantic about snoring, especially when it is chronic. Fortunately for your love life, Dr. Volpi can perform radiofrequency ablation of the tongue to shrink some of those tissues that are getting in the way of your airflow, causing your snoring. These are simple procedures Dr. Volpi
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At eos Sleep, Dr. Volpi helps our patients deal with all kinds of issues affecting their, or their partner’s sleep. Snoring is the main culprit, whether it is tied to sleep apnea or not. Snoring is nothing more than the soft tissues in the back of the upper airway vibrating as air passes, but don’t
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In November’s blog we addressed tonsillectomies. While they were commonplace in the 1950, 67s, and 70s when children developed tonsillitis more than occasionally, today, ENT specialists like Dr. Volpi only resort to full removal of the tonsils when necessary. It’s no longer a go-to procedure. Plus, in adult patients tonsillectomies are no walk in the
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