Sleep Related Breathing Disorders Center - Portland, ME
Portland Otolaryngologist Doctors for Sleep Related Breathing DisordersType of Physician: Otolaryngologist What is a Otolaryngologist? A certification by the Board of Otolaryngology. Practitioners provide comprehensive medical and surgical care of patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems (nose, mouth and throat), and related structures. Specialty: Otolaryngology Common Name: Ear, Nose, Throat Doctor Otolaryngologist Doctors in Portland * MKM ENT Associates  MKM ENT Associates  MKM ENT Associates  Demetri Antoniou MD  Julius D Damion MD  Main Medical Partners OTO  Main Medical Partners OTO  Main Medical Partners OTO  Main Medical Partners OTO  David K R Thomson MD  David S Hurst MD  Maine Medical Partners OTO  Gregory L Penner MD  Medical Group  Coastal Ear Nose & Throat PA  Central Maine Ear Nose & Throat  Central Maine Ear Nose & Throat  Robert H Dixon MD  Maine Medical Partners  Family Ear Nose and Throat  Family Ear Nose and Throat  Main General Ear Nose &Throat  Kennebeck Otolaryngology PA  Maine General Health Associates  Penobscot Bay Physicians  Charles F Kava DO Portland, MaineUpcoming Local Events2013-07-07
2013-07-14
2013-07-20
2013-08-10
2013-08-11
2013-08-17
2013-08-25
2013-09-07
2013-09-28
2013-10-12
Sleep Related Breathing DisordersWhat are sleep related breathing disorders?Sleep related breathing disorders are a group of disorders that affect our breathing while we are asleep, and are characterized by disruptions of normal breathing patterns that only occur dur... Other Related Sleep Related Breathing Disorders ArticlesEmergency Contact for Portland
Nearby Portland Hospitals *Maine Medical Center New England Rehabilitation Hosp Mercy-Westbrook Recovery Center Spring Harbor Hospital Southern Maine Medical Center Parkview Adventist Medical Ctr Mid Coast Hospital Henrietta Goodall Hospital Central Maine Medical Center St Mary's Reg Med Cntr St Andrews Hospital Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Sleep Related Breathing Disorders by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
11 articles-
Marfan Syndrome
- Marfan syndrome is hereditary condition affecting connective tissue. A person with Marfan syndrome may exhibit the following symptoms and characteristics:
-
Sleep Apnea
- Sleep apnea is defined as a reduction or cessation of breathing during sleep. The three types of sleep apnea are central apnea, obstructive apnea (OSA),
-
Snoring
- Snoring, like all other sounds, is caused by vibrations that cause particles in the air to form sound waves. While we are asleep, turbulent air flow can
-
Insomnia
- Insomnia is the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep because of difficulty falling asleep; waking up frequently during the night
-
Sleep
- A number of vital tasks carried out during sleep help maintain good health and enable people to function at their best. Sleep needs vary from individual
-
Deviated Septum
- A deviate septum is a condition in which the bone and cartilage that divide the nasal cavity of the nose in half (nasal septum) is significantly off center
-
Sleepwalking
- Sleepwalking is a condition in which an individual walks or does other activities while asleep. Factors associated with sleepwalking include genetic, environmental,
-
Hypersomnia
- Hypersomnia is a condition where a person has excessive daytime sleepiness and trouble staying awake during the day. Treatment for hypersomnia includes
-
Nightmares
- Nightmares are dreams that cause high anxiety or terror. Nightmares may be a part of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and they usually occur during
-
Sleep and Sleep Disorders in Children and Teenagers
- Sleep needs in children and teenagers depends on the age of the child. Sleep disorders in children such as sleep apnea, parasomnias, confusional arousals,
-
Problem Sleepiness
- When sleepiness interferes with daily routines and activities, or reduces the ability to function, it is called "problem sleepiness." A person can have
-
Marfan Syndrome
-
Medications
1 articles -
Procedures & Tests
1 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
2 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
4 articles -
Health News
6 articles -
Health Features
18 articles
