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The Life Threatening Condition of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) !!
If the answer is YES to any one of the above symptoms, then
You may be an undiagnosed Sleep Apnea Patient
Allow me to share some facts about snoring and obstructive sleep apnea:
v An estimated 30 million – or one in eight – Americans snore
v More Than 40% of adults over 40 snore
v Individuals who snore have a high likelihood of having (or developing)
Ø Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
v Approximately 20 million Americas suffer from sleep apnea.
v Some 28 percent of men over the age of 65 suffer from sleep apnea
v Up to 50 % of sleep apnea patients have high blood pressure
v Risk for heart attack and stroke also may increase among those who have sleep apnea.
v Nearly 60 percent of Americans suffer from daytime sleepiness, a side effect of sleep apnea.
v Each year, sleep disorders add an estimated $15.9 billion to the national healthcare bill.
Good News:
v Snoring and mild-moderate apnea is improved and often eliminated in many patients who use oral appliances.
Sources: American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Sleep Apnea Association and the National Sleep Foundation
OSA can be life threatening: Treating it is important
In fact, OSA reportedly contributed to the 2004 death of football great Reggie White. Experts also believe that it may be responsible for a high percentage of on-the-job injuries and motor vehicle accidents, as well. In fact there is a 10 % higher frequency of automobile accidents with Sleep Apnea patients.
THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS THAT CAN ALERT YOU TO SLEEP APNEA ARE….
v Frequent cessation of breathing (apnea) during sleep
v Choking, gasping, or gagging during sleep to get air into the lungs
v Loud snoring
v Waking up sweating during the night
v Feeling unrefreshed in the morning after a night’s sleep
v Headaches upon awakening
v Daytime sleepiness
v Lethargy
v Rapid weight gain
v Memory loss and learning difficulties
v Short attention span
v Depression
v GERD – Acid reflux
v Poor Judgment
v Personality changes
While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is still considered the most efficacious treatment for OSA, many patients find this form of treatment uncomfortable or intolerable, making an oral appliance often a more appropriate option. The new practice parameters validate the effectiveness of oral appliances as a viable treatment alternative for those patients with mild to moderate OSA who either prefer it to CPAP, or are unable to successfully comply with CPAP treatment. Until there is higher quality evidence to suggest efficacy, CPAP is indicated whenever possible for patients with severe OSA before considering oral appliances.
WESTCHESTER, ILL., February 1 – New practice parameters published today by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine in the medical journal SLEEP recommend oral appliances as a first-line treatment for snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This is good news for the estimated 18 million OSA sufferers in the U.S., since it enables them to avoid the risks associated with surgery and the discomfort that can accompany other treatment methods.
“Oral appliances may help people who have tried other OSA treatments and have been unsuccessful or who have not complied with their treatment,” added Lawrence Epstein, M.D., president, American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
“OSA is a serious, life-threatening condition – but for may patients, alleviating its effects can be as easy as utilizing an oral appliance at night,” explains ADSM president, Kent Moore, M.D., D.D.S. “Oral appliances, which resemble sports mouth guards, may control mild to moderate OSA with minimal discomfort or disruption.”
This practice parameter is based on an accompanying review of extensive evidence found in the scientific literature that was performed by an expert task force.
According to Dr. Moore, oral appliances offer a safe, effective and non-invasive treatment option for the millions of Americans suffering from OSA and severe, chronic snoring. When utilized during sleep, they help maintain an open and unobstructed airway in the throat by repositioning or stabilizing the lower jaw, tongue, soft palate or uvula. There are many types of oral appliances, with some designed specifically for snoring and others intended to treat both snoring and sleep apnea.
FOR YOUR FREE SLEEP EVALUATION
Don’t Procrastinate!!
Call (732) 530 - 5111 NOW!
If you have been diagnosed with OSA and hate your CPAP call us for an evaluation for your Oral Appliance
Thank you for requesting this information and please call me if I can be of more assistance or stop by my office for the free evaluation.
Denise DiBona, DDS, LLC
20 White Road, Suite F
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 530-5111
www.DeniseDiBonaDDS.com
P.S. – After you come in to our office and I evaluate your condition, I will tell you if we can be of help. We are a busy office and there will be absolutely no pressure to begin care!
BUT REMEMBER OSA IS LIFE –THREATENING AND YOU MAY NEED HELP!
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