Jean and her husband, Yezhong, residents of College Park, Maryland, originally from China, had been grappling with ear, nose, and throat issues that had taken a toll on their daily lives. They recently shared how a visit to see a specialist at the Capitol Breathe Free Clinic drastically improved their quality of life.
Although Jean faced challenges with snoring, it was her husband's poor sleep quality that prompted the couple to seek treatment from an ENT specialist. “My husband didn’t get very good sleep, and he felt very, very tired every day,” Jean told Patient Daily.
Yezhong had been experiencing difficulties with sleep, and a sleep study showed that he had been facing a loss of oxygen during the night. His poor sleep quality caused him fatigue and low blood pressure, which required him to take medication. Yezhong was reluctant to use a CPAP machine, so the couple turned to Capitol Breathe Free to explore procedures to alleviate their symptoms and improve their overall well-being.
After sinusitis treatment at Capitol Breathe Free, Yezhong experienced a remarkable improvement in his quality of life. His sleep improved, which caused his energy levels to soar and even his blood pressure to stabilize, enabling him to no longer need his previous medication. His newfound vitality has enabled him to engage in regular exercise, a significant lifestyle change he previously found daunting. “That’s a big improvement!” Jean told Patient Daily. “After my husband had the procedure, he called his friend and told him to go check it out because, when he did the procedure, he felt very, very good.”
Jean, too, experienced positive outcomes. Doctors were able to use a minimally invasive and effective procedure to enlarge her nasal passages, enhancing airflow during sleep and significantly reducing her snoring. While her improvement may not be as drastic as her husband's, she acknowledges the noticeable difference in her sleep quality and overall well-being. “Now when I sleep, I feel very good,” Jean told Patient Daily.
By taking proactive steps to improve their respiratory health, Jean and Yezhong regained vitality and found renewed joy in everyday activities. They recommend Capitol Breathe Free and urge others facing similar issues to seek help. Jean advises patients to prioritize their sleep health, emphasizing its profound impact on one's daily life and productivity. “If you’re not sleeping well, you should check with the doctor, and maybe you can get some help,” Jean told Patient Daily. “If the doctor can fix you, you’ll have more energy for work. And when you go to work, you don’t feel as tired. This procedure can give you more energy throughout the day. I think this procedure is very, very important, because if you're always not sleeping so well, your quality of life is down. When you sleep well, you feel much better about doing everything.”
