Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which breathing stops during sleep for 10 seconds or more, sometimes more than 300 times a night. The hallmark of the disorder is excessive daytime sleepiness and compromised quality of life, including significant social and emotional problems. There are two main types of sleep apnea. "Obstructive sleep apnea" may represent cessation of breathing due to mechanical blockage of the airway; "central sleep apnea" appears to be related to a malfunction of the brain's normal signal to breathe. Symptoms of sleep apnea may include restless sleep, loud, heavy snoring (often interrupted by silence and then gasps), falling asleep while driving and/or during the day (at work, watching TV, etc.), morning headaches, loss of energy, trouble concentrating, irritability, forgetfulness, mood or behavior changes, anxiety or depression, obesity, and decreased interest in sex. Not all people with sleep apnea experience all of these symptoms and not everyone who has these symptoms has sleep apnea.
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Dr. Bloom will be relocating his practice
effective 6/1/23 to:
Methodist Academic Medicine Associates
6550 Fannin St.
Smith Tower, Suite 1101
Houston, Texas 77030
713-441-3948
If you have scheduled appointments for this location, you will be contacted to confirm a mutually agreeable time for your next visit at the new location.
Dr. Lloyd will be moving directly across the hall to Suite 2415. Should you wish to stay with RCH, and see Dr. Lloyd instead, you will need to schedule with him for an open slot.
Your medical records will be available through either location.