Sleep apnea is a condition that causes people to periodically stop breathing while they’re asleep. It is associated with many medical problems.
A sleep study is a noninvasive test that electronically records activity in the brain and body during sleep. Learn about this procedure.
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that causes a child to stop breathing momentarily. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Insomnia is a medical condition in which insufficient sleep causes a significant decline in daytime performance and functioning. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Surgeries for upper aero-digestive tract are procedures to treat problems that affect such functions as breathing, speaking, and swallowing. Learn more about these procedures.
A pediatric tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a child's tonsils. Learn about this procedure.
Many people who are anticipating major surgery worry about receiving general anesthesia. While it is considered very safe, learning more about it can put your mind at ease.
Guided by Yale Medicine physicians, EMS teams use innovative protocols to ensure patients receive the best care from the moment they dial 911.
Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive, pain-free way of measuring the oxygen in a person's blood.