Snoring, sleep apnea can kill
By Philip ChuaCebu Daily News 12:15 pm | Monday, July 15th, 2013 Read more: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/445233/snoring-sleep-apnea-can-kill#ixzz2ZEv4KtRB FOR years physicians have suspected that snoring is generally associated with sleep apnea, and sleep apnea was linked to sudden cardiac death. Unlike heart attack not related to sleep apnea, which could occur anytime of the day, cardiac death from sleep apnea happens while the patient is asleep. In an article in June 11, 2013 in the Journal of American College of Cardiology, Dr. Apoor Gami, a cardiac electrophysiologist at the Midwest Heart Specialists-Advocate Medical Group in Elmhurst, Ilinois, and leader of the study, confirmed that link. …
Dental sleep medicine classes reach across the border
Tufts inclusion of dental sleep medicine was almost two decades after the inaugural 1991 meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep medicine. May 29, Sleep apnea The field of dental sleep medicine was barely out of its infancy when Tufts faculty realized the importance of training students to screen, diagnose and treat sleep disorders. In 2009, the school became the first in the U.S. to incorporate dental sleep medicine into its curriculum. But Americans aren’t the only ones whose nights are upended by conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, which not only deprive their sufferers of much-needed rest but …
Is Snoring Affecting Your Relationship With Your Significant Other?
Posted: Jun 11, 2013 5:47 PM CDTUpdated: Jun 11, 2013 5:47 PM CDT By Randy Key, WJBF Web Content Producer – email By ABC News New York City – A quarter of married couples say they sleep in separate beds just to get a good night sleep. “I can’t deal with this anymore! I can’t sleep!” says Nancy, from Michigan. “It usually turns out someone stomping out to the couch!” says Gina, from New Jersey. Dr. Jennifer Ashton, reporting: I’m embarrassed to admit. I often move to a different room.” “She says I disrupt her sleep. I snore,” says my husband, Rob. It …
For the health of the pregnant mom and unborn, it’s essential that obstructive sleep apnea is ruled out.
Why Pregnancy Snoring Matters By Stacey Whitman About as glamorous as stretch marks and swollen ankles, pregnancy snoring is surprisingly common and may be far more serious than simply disturbing a bedmate. That’s because expectant moms who acquire a pregnancy snoring habit are twice as likely to develop high blood pressure or preeclampsia, according to a recent study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Preeclampsia is a very dangerous condition that—if left untreated—could be fatal to mother and baby. Lead researcher Louise O’Brien says pregnant women (particularly those with high blood pressure) who experience loud snoring three nights a week or more …
There’s an App That? – Sleep Apnea Snoring Monitor App
Many of our patients have found SnoreLab a good iPhone app to monitor the decrease of snoring volume and frequency as they titrate their appliance (mandibular advancement) during oral appliance therapy. You may be able to find this app or one similar for the android mobile phones. Snorelab For iOS Will Help Your Solve Your Snoring Problem Once And For All 6 John Brownlee (7:00 am PDT, Jun 6th) I am a snorer. This should not be taken to mean that I make soft, puppy-like growling sounds in the back of my throat as I sleep. In fact, if you happened to hold …
Treating Sleep Apnea Among Athletes.
Yes, even non-obese individuals can have obstructive sleep apnea. http://landing.newsinc.com/shared/video.html?vcid=24847405&freewheel=91059&sitesection=kswb …
Forty percent of snoring patients are women
4/5/2013 10:30:00 AM Philippa Lees We can’t point our finger at old, obese men as the only snoring culprits —these days up to 40 percent of patients being treated for snoring are women. A UK study found the number of women seeking treatment was rising, with drinking, smoking and obesity worsening the problem. Dr Sean Tolhurst, a respiratory and sleep physician said weight gain is to blame, plus snoring often worsens around menopause. “Weight gain in the peri- and post-menopausal women is different to weight gain in their pre-menopausal period,” he said. “Post-menopausal women gain weight in a much more …
Snoring Isn’t Sexy Member, Dr. Norman Blumenstock of Monroe Township, NJ Named as Chair of Accreditation Committee of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
PRESS RELEASE Dr. Norman Blumenstock, a general dentist in Monroe Township, NJ whose practice provides oral appliance therapy for snoring and sleep apnea, has been appointed, by the Board of Directors, chair of the Accreditation Committee of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Norman Blumenstock, a general dentist in Monroe Township, NJ whose practice provides oral appliance therapy for snoring and sleep apnea, has been appointed, by the Board of Directors, chair of the Accreditation Committee of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). “Being appointed as chair of the Accreditation Committee is a distinct honor that carries great …
Snoring Isn’t Sexy Member, Norman Blumenstock, DDS Presents Lecture on Snoring and Sleep Apnea to New York 3rd District Dental Society Meeting
Norman Blumenstock, DDS whose dental practice is located in Monroe Township, NJ, presented a lecture entitled “It’s Not Just Snoring or Obstructive Sleep Apnea” to members of the Third District Dental Society of New York and their staff. Dr. Blumentsock’s lecture emphasized dentistry’s role in the recognition and management of sleep breathing disorders. Snoring Isn’t Sexy Teaching dentists about sleep apnea is important because dentists are in a position to screen for this serious disease. New York, NY (PRWEB) May 07, 2012 Norman Blumenstock, DDS whose dental practice is located in Monroe Township, NJ, presented a lecture entitled “It’s Not …
Sleep Apnea Awareness Day – April 18th
April 18th is Sleep Apnea Awareness Day. Besides CPAP, there are other new therapies like oral appliances.Read more about Sleep Apnea Awareness Day from the American Sleep Apnea Association by visiting this link… http://www.prleap.com/pr/185998/ …
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