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Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:56:22 -0400
New Hope for Men Troubled with Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Widely recognized evidence supports the fact that Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a very serious health risk primarily afflicting men over the age of forty, yet 80 to 90 percent of cases go undiagnosed except for the telltale symptoms of chronic fatigue and snoring. Precision diagnosis and recent developments in FDA-approved mouthpiece technology can now provide an unprecedented 78 percent reduction of the condition without surgery, and offer for the first time an effective and convenient alternative for those intolerant to using the frequently prescribed but highly rejected Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy.....Continue
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:57:58 -0400
Confusing guidelines on sleep apnea shared frustration, says sleep doc
It’s not only truckers who are frustrated by the “combination of confusing guidelines” on sleep apnea testing and treatment, said a sleep doctor Monday night during a call-in discussion with truckers on the subject.....Continue
Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:14:32 -0400
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Case Study
Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening condition seen in millions of men and women. This condition is typically characterized by loud snoring, cessation of air flow during sleep and daytime sleepiness. The following is a case study of a patient suspected of having this disorder. ....Continue
Oral Appliances are placed in the mouth and are worn much like an orthodontic appliance or sports mouth protector. They are worn during sleep to prevent the collapse of the tongue and soft tissues in the back of the throat so that the airway stays open during sleep. The appliances promote adequate air intake and help to provide normal sleep in people who snore and have a medical condition known as sleep apnea. Oral appliances can be used alone or in conjunction with other means of therapy such as continuous positive air pressure (CPAP). Determination of proper therapy can only be made by joint consultation of your dentist and sleep physician.