Study on Children’s Behavior Linked to Snoring
‘Child behaviour link’ to snoring Children who snore, or who have other night-time breathing conditions, are at risk from behavioural problems, according to a study. Check out the full article here … http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17237576 …
U.S. Army Finds Adjustable Oral Appliances a Good Treatment Option for OSA
Patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may consider adjustable oral appliances (OAs), devices that fit within the mouth to prevent upper airway collapse, as an effective first-line treatment, according to two studies conducted by sleep medicine specialists from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, Md. The retrospective, peer-reviewed studies, published in the December 2011 issue of CHEST and in the current issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM), provide findings on OAs from the largest patient populations studied to date.The studies found that adjustable OAs are nearly as effective as continuous positive …
Sleep Apnea Treatment May Lower Heart Risks
Study: CPAP Can Lower Many Risk Factors for Heart Disease, StrokeBy Salynn BoylesWebMD Health NewsDec. 15, 2011 — In addition to improving sleep, an effective treatment for sleep apnea can also improve blood pressure and other risk factors for heart attack, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, new research shows. Continuous positive airway pressure therapy, or CPAP, helps patients with sleep apnea breathe better during sleep by pushing air into the nose through a mask to keep airways open. The treatment has been shown to improve daytime sleepiness and reduce blood pressure, but its impact on heart disease, stroke, and diabetes …
The Central Jersey Dental Sleep Medicine Mission
Central Jersey Dental Sleep Medicine is dedicated to helping those who suffer from sleeping disorders. We understand that sleep is very important to one’s overall mental and physical health, and we strive to make sure that every patient will have restful sleep. Our mission at the Central Jersey Dental Sleep Medicine is to help sleep disorder sufferers find REAL solutions to their sleep problems. Oral therapies and simple appliances can make a huge difference in your life. We encourage you to read through the vast amount of information available on our website, ask questions, and maybe do a little bit …
Sleep Apnea Therapy
There are several different options to the treatment of sleep apnea. One common treatment is behavioral therapy. Behavioral changes are an important part of treatment, and in some cases behavioral therapy may be all that is needed. Use of alcohol, tobacco, and sleeping pills should be avoided because they make the airway more likely to collapse during sleep and prolong the apneic periods. Patients who are overweight can benefit from losing weight, and even 10 percent weight loss can reduce the number of apneic events for most patients. For those with mild sleep apnea, breathing pauses occur only when they …
Central Jersey Dental Sleep Medicine
Central Jersey Dental Sleep MedicineNorman Blumenstock, DDS, MAGD410 Spotswood-Englishtown RoadMonroe Township, NJ 08831Telephone: (732) 251-7766www.sleep-apnea-dentist-nj.info View Larger Map …
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