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Winter 2021
Ask the Doctor: Jay Puangco, M.D.
Q. What is sleep apnea and what are the treatment options? A. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a potentially life-threatening sleep disorder that causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep. While sleeping, our mouth’s swallowing muscles relax more than they do during waking hours. This doesn’t cause problems for most people, but for … Read More
Winter 2021
Ask the Doctor: Matthew Siljander, M.D.
Q. When should I consider hip or knee replacement? A. Knee or hip pain associated with walking or other weightbearing activities may be a sign that you are developing arthritis. In the hip, pain is most common in the groin, but can also be in the lateral hip, buttock or thigh. Knee pain can be … Read More