Is the Apnea/Hypopnea Index the Best Measure of Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
December 9, 2014 Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) continues to challenge otolaryngologists and patients alike, with estimates of the condition affecting between 2% and 4% of the adult population in the United States. Gold standard OSA diagnosis is made through a polysomnogram (PSG) test, which uses the apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) as its main defining measure. The AHI, which quantifies the number of times each hour a patient has a total (apnea) or partial (hypopnea) blockage of breathing during sleep, has been the most-used measure, not only of how OSA is diagnosed, but also of how well treatment modalities, including continuous positive …
New sleep apnea policy to take effect
January 23, 2015 By Elizabeth A Tennyson A new FAA policy on obstructive sleep apnea that addresses many of the concerns raised by AOPA is scheduled to take effect March 2. The new policy closely follows draft guidelines released in April 2014 and will not disqualify pilots from receiving a medical certificate based solely on body mass index (BMI). Pilots believed to be at significant risk for the condition will receive a regular medical certificate and be required to undergo a follow-up assessment. Those who are diagnosed with the condition must receive treatment to continue flying. The issue of sleep apnea came to …
Why Snoring Shouldn’t Be Ignored
Posted: 01/14/2015 8:32 am EST Updated: 01/14/2015 8:59 am EST By Amanda MacMillan for Life by DailyBurn People who snore may think that their partners or roommates are the ones most affected by their nightly symphonies — after all, they’re the ones who are kept awake while the noise-maker remains, for the most part, blissfully unaware. But snoring can be more than just an annoyance to anyone else in the room; it can also be a symptom of a serious health condition, and has been linked to dangers like heart disease and falling asleep behind the wheel. Of course, there are many reasons why …
Helping dog breathe easier can reduce snoring
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock Does your dog snore? 5:00 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 Question: My dog snores louder than my husband. How can I make him stop?! Answer: Many dogs snore and it can keep their owners up at night! Certain breeds of dog are genetically more likely to snore because of the shape of their head and nose. The brachiocephalic breeds ( dogs with a short nose and pushed in faces) tend to have very tiny nostrils, excess tissue in their throats, and elongated soft palates. This combination can cause breathing difficulties and snoring. Surgery can sometimes be done …
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock Sleep Deprivation can occur from either poor quality of sleep like obstructive sleep apnea or form just not getting enough hours of bed time. LEADERSHIP 12/01/2014 @ 12:05PM The next time you tell yourself that you’ll sleep when you’re dead, realize that you’re making a decision that can make that day come much sooner. Pushing late into the night is a health and productivity killer. According to the Division of Sleep Medicine at the Harvard Medical School, the short-term productivity gains from skipping sleep to work are quickly washed away by the detrimental effects of sleep …
Is Snoring a Sign of a Disorder?
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock Snoring is not the only sign of a Disorder. Please read about STOP BANG below: POSTED 8:54 AM, NOVEMBER 11, 2014, BY HIGH POINT REGIONAL – SPONSORED CONTENT, UPDATED AT 09:01AM, NOVEMBER 11, 2014 Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder affecting up to 20 percent of the population. It is a condition where the throat, above the voice box/Adam’s Apple, closes off during sleep. The patient is frequently tired during the day, sleeping at inappropriate times. During sleep, a person with sleep apnea usually snores loudly along with gasping and choking spells. One of the best …
NTSB: Engineer’s Sleepiness Caused Deadly Bronx Metro-North Train Derailment
October 28, 2014 5:35 PM NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Another stinging report was issued on the Metro-North Railroad Tuesday, concluding this time that a sleep-deprived engineer nodded off at the controls of a Metro-North train just before taking a 30 mph curve at 82 mph, causing a derailment that killed four people and injured more than 70 in the Bronx. As CBS 2’s Don Champion reported, the National Transportation Safety Board report also announced the findings into the investigation of four other Metro-North accidents that occurred in New York and Connecticut in 2013 and 2014, and concluded that the railroad blew off safety …
Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea among women on rise: Study
Yahoo!7 Pty Ltd October 21, 2014, 7:38 pm Sleep Apnea is now being detected in nearly as many Australian women as men. Emily Angwin reports.https://au.news.yahoo.com/video/watch/25314697/undiagnosed-sleep-apnea-among-women-on-rise-study/ …
Snoring likely to be in your genes
Notes from Dr. Norman Blumenstock Children whose parents suffer from obstructive sleep apnea have a much higher chance of having the condition, reports The New Zealand Herald. There’s bad news for the children whose parents keep them awake at night snoring – they are more likely to follow in their parents’ footsteps and be noisy sleepers too. 5:00 AM Thursday Oct 9, 2014Study shows 5 to 10 per cent of adults have severe sleep apnoea and the majority of them are overweight. Children whose parents suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea – of which snoring is a major symptom – have a …
Why It’s Harder To Sleep As We Get Older
ERIN BRODWIN / OCT. 7, 2014, 2:33 PM She makes it look so easy. Sleeping helps us process memories, learn new skills, and stabilize our mood. Yet as we get older, a good night’s sleep becomes a rare commodity. Scientists have struggled for years to find out what makes sleep more elusive as we age. As it turns out, there are a number of factors that change how — and when — we sleep, from shifts in brain activity to a loss of special brain cells that tell us when it’s time to rest. And not getting enough shuteye, no matter our age, can …
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