Sleep Diagnosis and Therapy

Official Publication of the American Sleep and Breathing Academy

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

Apnea and Sedation: A Potentially Dangerous Mix

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Sleep apnea is on the rise and health professionals must implement a perioperative and periprocedure sleep apnea management program to reduce patient risk. 2 Mechanics of Sleep Apnea Upper airway collapse is worsened during the perioperative and periprocedural care of a patient, especially if they receive premedication, general anesthesia, anxiolytics, antiemetics, and opioid … [Read more...] about Apnea and Sedation: A Potentially Dangerous Mix

A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Crossover Evaluation of Natural Frequency Technology™ and Sleep Natural Frequency Technology on Sleep in Normal Subjects with Un-refreshing Sleep

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Abstract: Background: The purpose of this study was to test the impact of the Natural Frequency Technology (NFT) found in Philip Stein™ Watches (thought to promote overall well-being) and Sleep NFT, (a combination of frequencies designed to promote sleep) on sleep parameters in normal healthy individuals who routinely experience un-refreshing sleep. NFT is a sub 8Hz … [Read more...] about A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Crossover Evaluation of Natural Frequency Technology™ and Sleep Natural Frequency Technology on Sleep in Normal Subjects with Un-refreshing Sleep

Upcoming Course: Management & Measurement of Sleep Apnea & Snoring

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Weekend Course Train on the weekend, treat Monday morning. Click here for more information Date: 1 pm Friday, October 1, 2010 - Noon Sunday, October 3, 2010 Location: Courtyard Seattle Bellevue/Downtown 11010 NE 8th Street Bellevue, Washington 98004-4408 425-454-5888 Contact information: 312-993-0260 gloria@themoses.com Limited enrollment.  Enrollment closes … [Read more...] about Upcoming Course: Management & Measurement of Sleep Apnea & Snoring