Study finds that combination therapy reduces pauses in breathing caused by obstructive sleep apnea
AADSM Public Relations Tuesday, May 31, 2011 EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: June 11, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. CDT DARIEN, Ill. – According to new research that will be presented Saturday, June 11, at the 20th Anniversary Meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), in Minneapolis, Minn., the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was more improved by a combination treatment of a mandibular advancement splint (MAS) and positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy than by continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy alone. Results show that without lowering the pressure substantially, CPAP tolerance can be …
Loud Snoring: First Sign of Sleep Apnea
For years, loud snoring has been a go-to joke in movies and television shows and many families have been affected by the “loud snorer” in the household. In fact, family members and friends are commonly the first people to realize that someone snores loudly, which can lead to denial and arguments. But loud snores may not just be a joke or an irritation: loud snoring may be the first sign of sleep apnea, a medical condition where breathing temporarily stops. Sometimes, loud snoring may occur because there is a blockage of some kind in the upper airway. The air that …
Sleep Apnea & Sleep Disordered Breathing
Dr. Norman Blumenstock presented another well received, 2 hour lecture on Sleep Apnea & Sleep Disordered Breathing Tuesday evening to General & Specialty Dentists at the Livingston Dental Study Club, in the New Brunswick / Somerset area. Become a fan of our FB page , or visit my website at www.SleepApneaDentistNJ.com to learn more about what Dental Sleep Medicine treatments can do for Sleep Apnea or Snoring. …
Helping a loved one with sleep apnea
When a relative or a loved one is diagnosed with sleep apnea, they can feel somewhat isolated. Often, friends and family want to provide support and help to their friends, families and loved ones, but sometimes they are unaware of how to do so. Here are a few things to do to support a loved one with sleep apnea: 1. Educate yourself about sleep apnea. Many friends and families of people with sleep apnea aren’t sure what the condition is or what can be done about it. Make sure to have a working knowledge of sleep apnea so that you …
Real Solutions for Sleep Apnea
Our goal at the Central Jersey Dental Sleep Medicine is to help sleep disorder sufferers find REAL solutions to their sleep problems. No one wants to live with never getting a full night’s rest, and we would like to help you sleep better. There are many solutions to sleep apnea, but the first step is to get diagnosed. If you visit us then you will receive an objective medical assessment by a team of physicians, neurologists, pulmonologists, and ear, nose, and throat specialists. Following their referral, Dr Blumenstock will examine you and discuss all options to solve your sleep apnea. …
Sleep Apnea Treatments
If you have sleep apnea you know that a lack of quality sleep can take a huge toll on your life. Sleep apnea patients often complain of a lack of energy, poor concentration, decreased productivity, slowed metabolism, poor attitude. In addition to disadvantages associated with loss of sleep, sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, and even sudden death. It affects your sleep, your quality of life, and your health. Sleep apnea is obviously not a condition to take lightly. Diagnosis and treatment can have a huge impact on your future. What treatments are there for …
Patient Care for Sleep Apnea Treatment
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are medical problems. Therefore, we require an objective medical assessment as a prerequisite for everyone seeking oral appliance therapy. With your best interests in mind, Dr. Blumenstock and staff function in cooperation with a medical sleep team that includes sleep physicians and other specialists such as neurologists, pulmonologists and ear, nose and throat specialists. Following referral from a physician, our patients are thoroughly examined in the dental setting by Dr. Blumenstock. With him, you will discuss all options, advantages, limitations and consequences specific to your situation. Several weeks may be needed after fitting the appropriate …
Interview with Dr. Blumenstock part III
Stroke, heart attack, diabetes, high blood pressure can all be a result of people who suffer from sleep apnea. Statistics read that most ambulances respond between the hours of 3 and 6 am. This is during the time of sleep called REM. REM is characterized by your body being paralyzed, your eyes going back and forth and blood pressure shooting up. For someone who has sleep apnea and is at higher risk for certain medical issues, this could be a time of danger. Getting treatment for sleep apnea can be an emotional experience. It is important that you stand by …
First Step to Better Sleep
Do you wake up not feeling like you got a full nights rest? Do you wake up constantly because your sleeping partner snores loudly all night long? If you answer yes to either of these questions then you may want to contact Dr. Blumenstock with Central Jersey Dental Sleep Medicine. Many patients come to us because their partners or family members notice heavy snoring or frequent episodes where they stop breathing while sleeping. Spouses often report pauses in breathing followed by a gasp for air. For many people who sleep alone or with partners who sleep to deeply to notice …
The Result of Sleep Deprivation
A recent blog article by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASDM) highlighted a few of the facts about sleep deprivation. The author writes, “Chronic sleep deprivation can affect attention levels, reaction time and mood, leading to decreased productivity at work, increased family stress, and potential health problems, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).” Many of us have experienced a few nights of disturbed sleep, but eventually catch up on sleep and fall back into the usual sleep cycle. However, continual sleep deprivation caused by a sleeping disorder, or any other cause for that matter, results in …
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