The Utility of the Elbow Sign in the Diagnosis of OSA
Is this the future of triaging patients for potential OSA? This has been a long-standing process by partners of people who snore or in some cases stop breathing. Who knew we were helping to lead a medical advancement? All I was trying to do was get a good night’s sleep. A small clinical observation reported by co-author Mark Fenton, MD, of the University of Saskatchewan reported that among patients with partners a repeated statement made by partners was the need to poke or elbow patients who snore loudly or stop breathing to help restore regular breathing. This led to Fenton’s …
Oral Appliance Therapy Guideline Released
The Guideline, jointly issued by the AADSM and AASM, is great news for both patients who are CPAP intolerant, and dentists who deliver Dental Sleep Medicine. This Guideline is great news for patients suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as it endorses a more collaborative approach between the dental and medical communities. The Guideline specifically supports a qualified dentist fabricating a custom, titrate-able device, once a sleep physician prescribes an oral appliance for the treatment of OSA. AADSM President Kathleen Bennett, DDS. states “Communication and teamwork between sleep physicians and dentists are essential in delivering exceptional patient care. The new Guideline paves the way for a more collaborative relationship, …
Six Tricks to Help You Stop Snoring
Help may be available for the 37 million Americans who snore (and their partners), thanks to a new therapy. The treatment is called oral myofunctional therapy. The treatment employs a series of exercises to strengthen the tongue and soft palate. Exercises are particularly beneficial for individuals with mild to moderate snoring who do not have sleep apnea. Studies show these exercises may reduce snoring by as much as 36 percent. To perform oral myofunctional therapy, repeat the following exercises 20 times: Press your tongue against the top of your mouth and slide it backward. Suck your entire tongue upward so …
These students earned high school diplomas the hard way
These students earned high school diplomas the hard way. There’s no easy path toward a high school diploma, particularly not in a year when you’re grieving the loss of a parent. Check out this story on Freep.com: http://on.freep.com/1LZ8rSe …
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