No More Snoring: A Proven Program to Conquer Snoring and Sleep Apnea
by Victor Hoffstein
Book Description
Help for the 40 million Americans--and their bedmates--who suffer from chronic snoring. Habitual snoring not only causes sleepless nights, but can also be the source of mysterious daytime fatigue or a symptom of sleep apnea, a serious and potentially life-threatening breathing disorder. In this comprehensive resource, one of the world's leading experts on snoring along with a well-known science writer help readers identify the possible causes of their snoring problem--and then guide them to the most appropriate treatments. Covers all the latest medical treatments, effective home remedies, and simple laser and ultrasound surgery techniques. VICTOR HOFFSTEIN, MD, PhD (Toronto, Ontario) heads the Division of Respirology and the Center for Sleep and Chronobiology at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. He has published over 150 professional articles and frequently appears on radio and television. SHIRLEY LINDE, PhD (Tierra Verde, Florida) is a medical writer and co-author of a number of best-selling books, including No More Sleepless Nights (Wiley), which sold 80,000+ copies in two editions, and Dr. Atkins' SuperEnergy Diet.
Book Info
St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada. Provides consumers with a proven, step-by-step program to cure snoring problems. Discusses risk factors, treatments, lifestyle changes, surgical options, and outpatient radiofrequency surgery. Softcover.
From the Back Cover
Expert help for the millions of Americans who suffer from chronic snoring.Drowsiness, irritability, and congestion. Memory and concentration problems. Decreased alertness and productivity. Increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, migraines, and strokes. The ravages of snoring are all too familiar, yet easy to prevent. In No More Snoring, one of the world's leading snoring specialists provides you with a proven, step-by-step program to cure your snoring problem. This expert guide includes advice on: The most common risk factors and what to do about them The latest highly successful treatments developed at the renowned sleep disorders center at St. Michael's Hospital Simple lifestyle changes, home remedies and treatments--including the "snore ball" and the CPAP machine--to try before considering surgery The cost, benefits, risks, and suitability of various surgical options, including laser, UPPP, and new outpatient radiofrequency surgery.
About the Author
VICTOR HOFFSTEIN, M.D., Ph.D., heads the Division of Respirology and the Sleep, Nose, and Sinus Clinic at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. He has published over 150 professional articles and is a frequent guest on radio and television.SHIRLEY LINDE, Ph.D., is a medical writer and coauthor of 15 books, including the national bestsellers No More Sleepless Nights (Wiley) and Dr. Atkins' Superenergy Diet.
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