Barbara A. Harris, PhD,1 Michael J. Breus, PhD,2 Thomas Minor, MD3 and Yiran Hu, MS1 Abstract Background: Snoring is a problem that affects a large number of people around the world. Not only can snoring be a health risk for the snorer, but also research now indicates that individuals sleeping next to a snoring bed partner will lose between 1 and 2 hours of sleep each … [Read more...] about A Unique Internal Nasal Dilator Device (Brez by AirWare) for the Treatment of Primary Snoring
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Changes in Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) During the First Six Months Following Bariatric Surgery – Clifford A. Massie and Robert W. Hart
Clifford A. Massie, PhD and Robert W. Hart, MD Abstract Objective: Determine whether CPAP pressure requirements change during the first six months following bariatric surgery. Methods: Bariatric surgery patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were placed on Autoset therapy before surgery and were seen at 2-weeks, 3-months and 6-months after surgery. … [Read more...] about Changes in Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) During the First Six Months Following Bariatric Surgery – Clifford A. Massie and Robert W. Hart
Use of Watch-PAT™ in the Management of Sleep Apnea Using Oral Appliance Therapy – David Barone
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