Sleep Diagnosis and Therapy

Official Publication of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy

obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Evolution of Theory on Oral Appliances and Exercises for Sleep Apnea and Snoring

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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

Perioperative Risks in Patients with Sleep Apnea – Roop Kaw

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Adverse outcomes have been reported in the perioperative setting in patients with known or unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Although epidemiologic data report a prevalence of OSAS at about 5%,1 patients presenting to surgery have an estimated prevalence of 1–9%, or even higher in certain surgical categories.2 Ashton et al. studied 1487 men older than 40 … [Read more...] about Perioperative Risks in Patients with Sleep Apnea – Roop Kaw