A recent study conducted by the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery showed that nose surgery can, on average, make patients look 1.5 years younger than their chronological age.
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A recent study conducted by the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery showed that nose surgery can, on average, make patients look 1.5 years younger than their chronological age.
If you are experiencing irregular heartbeats and constantly feel weak, it is very important that you contact your health care provider. You could be suffering from a disorder known as atrial fibrillation. A-Fib is a very common disorder of cardiac rhythm. It is easy to diagnose with an electrocardiogram (an ultrasound of the heart). There will be a few cases where A-Fib comes and goes, but most cases have persistent A-Fib. Fifty percent of those who are diagnosed with A-Fib also experience sleep apnea.
I am proud to support National Sleep Apnea Awareness Day recognized today by the ASAA (American Sleep Apnea Association). To learn more, please visit: http://sleepapnea.org/
Ex-NFL player Aaron Taylor discusses his battle with sleep apnea:
http://www.austinchronicle.com/blogs/sports/2012-03-29/aaron-taylors-wake-up-call/
According to the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research, approximately 38,000 deaths occur in the US on an annual basis that relate to cardiovascular problems that in one way or another are connected to sleep apnea.
According to a study published in the January/February 2012 issue of Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery, looking younger is an added benefit of rhinoplasty. It explains that as people age, the nose undergoes certain changes. These changes may end up leaving the nose out of balance with the rest of the face and may even require surgery to help create proportionate facial contours. The study found that reshaping the nose often makes the face appear younger.
Here’s a great article on sleep disorders for vets:
http://news.yahoo.com/sleep-disorders-plague-vets-head-trauma-ptsd-135037514.html
Sinus problems usually start with a viral head cold. Congestion in your nose blocks the drainage of your sinuses, and that can lead to acute sinusitis. Sinusitis symptoms you might experience include:
• Nasal congestion with thick nasal discharge
• Pain over the upper teeth
• Headache
• Post nasal drip and cough that is worse at night
• Bad breath
• Loss of smell
• Fatigue
• Fever