Breast AugmentationWritten by Mike Mahon
Breast augmentation is a procedure in which an implant is surgically placed behind each breast. The following article details procedure, risks and benefits to procedure that is quickly becoming one of most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in America. Over time, breasts may begin to lose volume or their shape changes. This can be caused by weight loss, childbirth, or just through aging. Women who desire a fuller bustline also use breast augmentation. Breast augmentation is a procedure in which an implant is surgically placed behind each breast. These implants increase breasts’ volume and enhance their shape. Breast augmentation can be performed at any age after breasts are fully developed. Patients often return to work within a week, depending on extent of procedure. Some patients are worried that breast implants may increase their risk of breast cancer or other illnesses. However, there is no scientific evidence that breast augmentation increases risk of breast cancer, autoimmune disease, or any systemic illness. Nor does any evidence suggest that breast implants affect pregnancy or ability to breast-feed. In fact, a large percentage of women have breast augmentation before having children. This number is estimated at over 50% of breast implants are performed before woman has her first child. Another major concern of women considering breast augmentation is scarring. What many of these women don’t know is that they can often choose from a number of incisions.
| | Snoring: A common sleep disorderWritten by Livia Tiba
Snoring: A common sleep disorderSleep consumes as much as one-third or more of average human’s life. Even if people hope for restful sleep, many types of sleep disorder reduce quality and quantity of sleep. Snoring is most common cause of sleep disorder that affects people. Snoring is divided into two categories: Obstructive sleep apnea and Primary snoring. Obstructive sleep apnea: Loud, excessive snoring, interrupted by breathing stoppages and gasping for breath. Other symptoms include excessive sleepiness in daytime and obesity. Also, it was found that is more common in male. Primary Snoring: is very common and is unrelated to apneic episodes. Primary snoring may be an early predictor for people who will eventually develop obstructive sleep apnea. This progression is more likely in people at ages 35-40 and who undergo a weight gain. Primary snoring is characterized by loud noises that disturb sleeper or sleep partners and can be caused by different types of problems: anatomic - if oropharynx is smaller or more narrow than normal, a deviated nasal septum, hypertrophy of tonsils and/or adenoids, temporary or permanent enlargement of nasal turbinate (nasal obstruction), mandibular abnormalities, or tongue enlargement and smoking. Medical consequences: The obstructive sleep apnea should always be checked by a physician. The fact that you won’t receive proper amount of air will lead in time to serious diseases. Not enough air means poor blood and brain oxygenation. Even primary snoring can signal other morbid conditions. Nocturnal asthma may be a cause of snoring and snoring may be a trigger for nocturnal asthma. The day time tiredness and sleepiness is only a residual effect of snoring. Snoring often coexists with hypertension, heart disease, asthma and brain ischemia. Smoking - Cigarette smoking has been demonstrated to be cause of numerous medical problems, including snoring. The cause is negative effect of smoking on mucociliary clearance reducing ciliary mobility, increasing upper airway blockages and allowing mucus to collect. This effect can even occur through exposure to second-hand smoke.
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