Ear, Nose And Throat Doctor Provides Treatment For Sleep Apnea And Snoring In Manhattan, NY

    MANHATTAN, NY, July 14, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, it is estimated that 30%-50% of the US population snores at one time or another, some significantly. Problem snoring typically occurs more frequently in males and overweight people, worsening with age. If patients have a problem with snoring in Manhattan, it may be an indication of obstructed breathing and should not be ignored.

Drs. Liberatore and Okun, Manhattan ENTs, are available to help patients determine where the anatomic source of a patient's snoring may be, and offer solutions for this noisy and often embarrassing behavior. Patients are encouraged to take the next step to a better night's sleep by visiting Lexington ENT for proper diagnosis and treatment planning. However, Drs. Liberatore and Okun, ENTs in Manhattan, urge their patients to understand that snoring is not always sleep apnea.

"Unlike simple snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is a potentially life-threatening condition that required medical attention. The risks of undiagnosed OSA can include heart attack, stroke, irregular heart beat and high blood pressure. OSA can also cause daytime drowsiness that can result in accidents and decreased productivity. We encourage patients to come in and get the treatment they need," said Dr. Liberatore, Manhattan, NY ENT.

Complete assessment of the degree of disease and site of obstruction allows for precise, "patient-specific" recommendations for treatment. These treatments range from traditional C-PAP assistance, and dental appliances to behavior modification and surgeries, which range from in-office to in-hospital procedures based on the specifics found in the individual patient.

Drs. Liberatore and Okun, urge their pateints to visit Lexington ENT if they suffer from snoring, and have other symptoms of sleep apnea in Manhattan. By seeking treatment immediately, the doctors can provide a patient-tailored treatment plan that allows for the best treatment options for sleep apnea. For more information on snoring and sleep apnea, patients can visit the practice website at http://www.lexingtonent.net/.

About Lexington ENT: Lisa A. Liberatore, MD is board certified in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery. Her specialty is in the medical and surgical treatment of the nose and sinuses with a focus on the aesthetic concerns as well. Dr. Liberatore has worked for the past 17 years in her private practice known as Lexington ENT and also offers the convenience of home sleep study testing to diagnose Manhattan sleep apnea. Monica Okun, MD is a Board Certified Otolaryngologist who completed her otolaryngology head and neck surgery training at New York University Medical Center, where she was a member of the NYU Residency Committee. Dr. Okun completed her general surgery training at Bellevue/NYU Hospitals in Manhattan and received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine, where she graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. Dr. Okun received her BA from University of California at Berkeley, majoring in Molecular Cell Biology and minoring in English Literature. She is a member of the Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.

Media Contact:
Dr. Lisa Liberatore
Lexington ENT
[email protected]
154 E. 85th Street
New York, NY 10028
(212) 288-2222
http://www.lexingtonent.net/

# # #