Dr. Misha Peter M.D

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• The Negative Impact Sleep Apnea Can Have on a Child's Memory

  Many already know that the pauses in breathing for a long period of time are what defines sleep apnea. However, what many may not know is that this disorder affects 1 out of 4 children and may occur between the ages of 2 and 8 years old. The American Sleep Apnea Association indicated that...

• Not Feeling Quite Right: How Sleep Apnea Affects the Brain

  Sleep apnea has earned a lot of popularity lately. The terrifying disease can cause healthy people to decease unexpectedly during the night. It was certified as one of the causes of Carrie Fisher’s death, the legendary 60-year-old actress who played Princess Leia in the successful movie saga, Star...

• Are CPAP Machines Being Used by Insurers to Spy on Patients?

  Approximately 17 million people use CPAP machines for obstructive sleep apnea. Is it possible that insurers are collecting their information through their treatment? Maybe. Thousands of CPAP machines users found out that their machine was actually spying on them. Yes, we're serious. The device sends...

• Restless Legs Syndrome: The Treatment Options

  Restless legs syndrome that’s not connected to an underlying condition whatsoever, can effectively be managed with certain medications and lifestyle changes. However, if the accompanying symptoms are extremely severe, they can be cured by treating the underlying condition. For instance, iron...

• Amy Poehler Isn't Laughing About Sleep Apnea

  Everyone can agree that sleep is very important for someone to maintain their overall health. One celeb who knows this well is favorite funny lady and former SNL cast member Amy Poehler. When discussing her own sleeping issues, Poehler mentioned that when her son, Archie was just three months old,...

• Tracking Sleep Apnea with a Portable Pulse Oximeter

  Portable pulse oximeters are typically used to monitor how much oxygen is moving through the bloodstream.  Basically, it’s the most effective and least invasive way to make sure that a patient has the right amount of oxygen and CO2 in their body. ...