Sleep Apnea elevates the overall risk of heart attack, diabetes and stroke and several researches have established such links with clinical studies. Here are few extremely helpful tips as what you should do when a loved one stops breathing;

• Check the pulse for a heartbeat.
• Try artificial ventilation (mouth to mouth restoration of air).
• If you are overweight, weight reduction may improve your snoring or sleep apnea and enlarge the airway size.
• Elevating the head of your bed and avoiding sleeping on your back may be helpful. A common way to train you to not sleep on the back is to place a tennis ball in a sock pinned to the back of a sleep shirt or placed in a pocket sewn into the shirt.
• Improve the amount and regularity of sleep. One should go to sleep and wake up at approximately the same time every day. Try to get at least seven to eight hours of sleep a night. Snoring and sleep apnea is often worse if you are overtired. Read the rest of this entry

If you or any of your family members suffering you are encouraged to attend the A.W.A.K.E. support group meeting on Monday, November 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John, 5005 Port St. John Parkway, (east of the I-95 Port St. John exit – see map). The meetings are held in the Conference Center by the south entrance (near the sleep lab). This is a free community service. Please call 321-268-6408 to register.

You will learn how to wear your CPAP all night and be comfortable with it. CPAP is an important treatment for sleep apnea, but it’s not without its frustrations. Learn how to avoid uncomfortable masks and other common CPAP problems. Read the rest of this entry

The SMILE Foundation, an Appliance Therapy Group company, has announced the inception–in conjunction with the Center for CPAP Intolerance–of a new monthly course offering to train physicians and dentists in the adoption and implementation of a consistently successful, effective new treatment protocol for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

The Full Breath Solution is a single-arch oral appliance for reducing nightly air blockage. Fully patented and FDA-approved, it inhibits the movement of the tongue–gently keeping the mouth open and the air passage free– without mandibular advancement.

Used in conjunction with an accredited sleep study (or FDA-approved home sleep studies), the Full Breath Solution has enjoyed success since its introduction to the dental community, posting a 79% drop in the Apnea Hypopnea Index and a 95% patient-tested success-rate.
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SleepApneaDisorder/[Press Release]/CHARLOTTE, NC, September 21, 2010 /- What is the best sleep apnea treatment? It is not CPAP, according to a recent study that showed 60% of patients abandon CPAP use. At least it is not the best treatment for the 60% of patients who abandoned it. This does not mean CPAP is not the most effective treatment, what it means is no matter how effective a treatment may be, it is a poor treatment if it is not used. Oral appliances are an extremely effective treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea but less effective for morbidly obese patients and those with severe sleep apnea.

Oral appliances are the “Best Sleep Apnea Treatment” because patients actually use them. Compliance issues have always been the biggest problem with CPAP. Studies have shown most patients quit CPAP completely but even patients who use CPAP average only 4-5 hours/ night 4-5 nights a week. That is not the best treatment but it is better than no treatment. Read the rest of this entry

In conjunction with the Raritan Bay Medical Center, SGS, Dr. David Goldstein, and Mr. John Nadeau offer a comprehensive training session to Dentists in the New Jersey area to create a referral network of skilled professionals to diagnose and offer dental treatment for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

The goal of this seminar is the same as all SGS courses: to provide the attending Dentist with the background knowledge and training needed to begin treating obstructive sleep apnea immediately. Read the rest of this entry

New local coverage determination (LCD) adherence criteria for continued reimbursement of continuous positive airway pressure after 90 days among patients with obstructive sleep apnea may have a negative impact on their clinical care, according to research published in the October issue of Chest. 

Mark S. Aloia, Ph.D., of National Jewish Health in Denver, and colleagues evaluated information from a retrospective database of 150 patients who received neuropsychologic testing before treatment as well as three and six months after treatment. Patients were categorized using the new LCD criteria.  Read the rest of this entry

Philips Respironics and ResMed Inc. are joined by Cephalon Inc. to fund second year of Continuing Medical Education program

SleepApneaDisorder/[Press Release]/Murrysville, Pa., San Diego, Ca., and Frazer, Pa. USA – Philips Respironics, a unit of Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI), ResMed Inc. (NYSE: RMD and ASX: RMD.AX), and biopharmaceutical company, Cephalon Inc. (NASDAQ: CEPH), are supporting efforts  to bring untreated sleep apnea to the forefront of discussion among primary care physicians (PCP). As the program enters its second year, Cephalon joins the device makers in responding to educational grant requests to fund a series of independent continuing medical education (CME) activities on this important topic.
 
“We are committed to lending our support to the sleep community to further awareness and physician understanding of the medical consequences of untreated sleep apnea,” explains Eoghan O’Lionaird, General Manager-Sleep for Philips Respironics. “CME programs are a critical component in bridging the gap for this growing public health issue.” Read the rest of this entry

Phelps Memorial Hospital Center’s Healthy Life series continues to offer the community a wide range of programs on health-related subjects, as well as numerous health screenings and support groups.
All events take place on the Phelps campus, 701 North Broadway in Sleepy Hollow, unless otherwise noted.

On Tuesday, October 5, 2010 Better Breathers Club will be holding an informative discussion about sleep apnea and its effects on those with lung disease. Light refreshments will be served.

Contact Michael Bergstein, MD, otolaryngologist. 6-7pm. Pulmonary Lab Gym. Call (914) 366-3712 to register.

NorthBay Healthcare will hold an Advanced Medicine Lecture Series this September about sleep issues.

Dr. Donald Doyle, a pulmonologist from NorthBay, will discuss common sleep problems and ways to solve them in a lecture titled “For the Rest of Your Life,” which is scheduled on September 9.

Statistics indicate that sleep conditions affect nearly a quarter of the US population, making it a serious health concern in the country. Sleep problems like sleep apnea and sleep deprivation are common among Americans. These disorders can affect a person’s daily functioning.

Dr. Doyle will discuss sleep problems in detail and present available treatment options

SleepApneaDisorder/[Press Release]/- Miami, FL (Vocus) August 31, 2010 Emerging field in dentistry primed to save the lives of millions.

Dentistry has rapid evolved into a health centered practice in recent years. The mouth is the gateway to many other problems, and in some cases it’s also the cure. Obstructive sleep apnea is a life threatening condition affecting tens of millions of Americans. Research has called it one of the greatest undiagnosed health risks in our society.

It has been documented in medical literature as the cause of countless conditions like; hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, acid reflux and headaches while being linked as a major contributor to heart attacks and strokes. Dentists are now able to work with their medical colleagues to help manage this deadly condition by fabricating oral appliances to stabilize the airway and prevent breathing stoppages during sleep. Read the rest of this entry

SleepApneaDisorder/[Press Release]/-Dr. Markus Schmidt will review common sleep disorders and cardiovascular consequences of sleep apnea on Saturday, August 21^st at 1:00 p.m. at the Health & Fitness Expo held at the Columbus Convention Center. The lecture is free and opened to the public attending the event.  

“Many residents in Central Ohio suffer from a sleep problem or disorder that affects not only their quality of life, but also their daytime performance and can have profound consequences on their overall mental and physical health,” says Dr. Markus Schmidt, medical director at the Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute. “Sleep is a vital element for our well-being, and addressing underlying conditions that contribute to insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea, restless nights or other sleep disturbances can completely change one’s life,” he adds. Read the rest of this entry

If you have COPD, chronic asthma, lung disease or sleep apnea, you won’t want to miss Pulmonary Smackdown: Breathe Easier! a program to help you gain control over your symptoms.

The program features pulmonologists, respiratory therapists and experts in diet, exercise, sleep and pharmacy to help you to learn to breathe easier and sleep better.

The day includes a panel discussion, workshops, cooking and exercise demonstrations, plus a healthy lunch prepared by a chef and Registered Dietitian. Learn how you can breathe easier, sleep better and improve your strength and stamina. Read the rest of this entry

Do you suffer from sleep apnea or have a family member or friend who suffers from it? If so, you are encouraged to attend this support group meeting on Monday, August 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Parrish Healthcare Center at Port St. John, 5005 Port St. John Parkway, (east of the I-95 Port St. John exit – see map). The meetings are held in the Conference Center by the south entrance (near the sleep lab). This is a free community service. Please call 321-268-6408 to register.  

At the August A.W.A.K.E. Support Group meeting you will learn about healthy eating from Board-Certified Geriatrician Pamela Tronetti, DO, AGSF, medical director of the Parrish Senior Consultation Center and the future Parrish Health Village.   Read the rest of this entry