Sleep Diagnosis and Therapy

Official Publication of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy

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How Reliable is the Diagnosis of Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea? – Helen S. Driver, Farzad Saberi, Neela Chatha, Alison M. Urton, Peter Munt and Michael F. Fitzpatrick

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Helen S. Driver, Farzad Saberi, Neela Chatha, Alison M. Urton, Peter Munt and Michael F. Fitzpatrick Abstract Objectives: To examine the reliability of a diagnosis of positional obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with an apnea hypopnea index (AHI) for lateral sleep less than half the supine AHI (S-AHI) and less than 15 per hour, in patients using positional therapy for a full … [Read more...] about How Reliable is the Diagnosis of Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea? – Helen S. Driver, Farzad Saberi, Neela Chatha, Alison M. Urton, Peter Munt and Michael F. Fitzpatrick

Use of Watch-PAT™ in the Management of Sleep Apnea Using Oral Appliance Therapy – David Barone

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David Barone Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is defined as the cessation of airflow despite continuously respiratory effort. It occurs when the tongue and soft palate collapse onto the back of the throat, blocking the upper airway and causing air flow into the lungs to be interrupted. The temporary stoppage of air flow leads to gradual reduction in … [Read more...] about Use of Watch-PAT™ in the Management of Sleep Apnea Using Oral Appliance Therapy – David Barone