Dr. Gustav W Hallin MD

Sleep apnea is a condition that affects people's ability to get sound sleep.  The symptoms that a person encounters can easily be confused with other conditions.  Many people live with sleep apnea without any knowledge that there is something wrong.  Once the problem is brought to light it can be...

Restless legs syndrome is a neurological condition affecting millions of people around the world. The condition is characterized by the having the constant urge to move your leg, which usually occurs at night. Although RLS is serious, it is a treatable condition. Causes of Restless Legs...

Sleep apnea may seem baffling at first. How much do you really know about the disease? What causes you to stop breathing in your sleep? Is this a natural phenomenon? Are some people more prone than others? How can you prevent it? Having many questions about a potential condition is normal. Many...

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. ...

It is surprisingly not uncommon for children to show mild forms of sleep apnea due to enlarged tonsils or adenoids, and some of them can usually grow out of it as their body develops and the airway expands to accommodate their growth. Regardless, the severe versions of obstructive sleep-disordered...

In today’s age, how often do people complain of trouble sleeping? Though many have this issue, few are aware that there is a whole range of sleeping disorders that they could have. In fact, so many sleeping disorders exist that a new branch of medicine was created, which is now known as sleep...