Introduction Patient exercises have been shown in two randomized controlled studies to be effective for reducing both the symptoms and severity in patients with moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. A study by Puhan,1 et. al. involved lessons to practice and play the didgeridoo, a wind instrument that involves voice control as well as breath control. Regularly playing … [Read more...] about Evolution of Theory on Oral Appliances and Exercises for Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Volume 5
The Dental Decade of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment
It wasn’t a scientific survey, but if the level of discourse at the recent APSS meeting was any indication, sleep physicians are warming up to dental sleep medicine. The decade of dental of sleep medicine may have quietly kicked off in the halls of this year’s Associated Professional Sleep Societies’ meeting in San Antonio. In a marked change over last year, vendors have … [Read more...] about The Dental Decade of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment
Positional Apnea in a 73-Year Old Male with Atrial Fibrillation
This is the case of a 73-year old male who was diagnosed by the local heart institute with atrial fibrillation. The patient was under outpatient care of both a cardiologist and family doctor. Bedpartner interview did not report a history of snor- ing nor any history of breathing difficulties during the night. However, the patient reported awakening nightly around 0300 to 0400 … [Read more...] about Positional Apnea in a 73-Year Old Male with Atrial Fibrillation
Volume 5.7 : December 2010
Case Study - Positional Therapy Use Benchmarking to Improve Your Sleep Business The Dental Decade of OSA Treatment Home Sleep Testing Oral Appliances and Exercises for Sleep Apnea Case Study Positional Apnea in a 73-Year Old Male with Atrial Fibrillation - R. Bonato HTML PDF Editorials Psychological Barriers Associated with CPAP Adaption - R. … [Read more...] about Volume 5.7 : December 2010
Tubes – The Unsung Heroes
Sleep Diagnosis and Therapy Vol 5 No 7 November-December 2010 Flashy CPAP units and masks dominate the sleep technology landscape, but the right tubes can mean the difference between compliance and failure. Manufacturers are always looking to build a better mousetrap, but what if the trap already works? The solution may lie in improving the parts while leaving the fundamental … [Read more...] about Tubes – The Unsung Heroes