Sleep Apnea Studies Archives - Bogrow & Sherbel https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/category/sleep-apnea-studies/ Fri, 16 Apr 2021 21:29:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-android-chrome-192x192-1-32x32.png Sleep Apnea Studies Archives - Bogrow & Sherbel https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/category/sleep-apnea-studies/ 32 32 Is your child at risk for sleep apnea ADHD? https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/is-your-child-at-risk-for-sleep-apnea-adhd/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 21:25:28 +0000 https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=7500 Over the last few years, there has been more notice of children who have difficulty focusing, are hyperactive, and exhibit impulsive behavior. Educators, physicians, scientists, and even policymakers have labeled children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. It’s become a crisis across the nation. They have considered various possibilities as causes, including brain development, exposure to lead, the push for earlier academics. But for some children, it might not be ADHD causing these and other behaviors. It’s possible they have Sleep Apnea ADHD.n. What if it’s something like lack of good sleep? Researchers have turned their attention to this possibility. When children lack adequate sleep, it can lead to behaviors that mimic ADHD. Parents have indicated that about half of the kids who have ADHD, suffer from some form of sleep problem too. They may have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night. The latest reports indicate that children who have ADHD are two or three times more likely to have sleep difficulties than children without ADHD. The Possible Connection Between ADHD and Sleep Problems When children do not get enough sleep, it affects them negatively. They may exhibit symptoms, behaviors, or impairments comparable to ADHD. When kids suffer from sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), they exhibit behaviors like: ·  Impulsivity ·  Increased hyperactivity ·  Problematic behavioral issues If a child suffers from sleep-disordered breathing, they may have several symptoms. These include loud snoring, frequent snoring or obstructive sleep apnea. When children or adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), their airway repeatedly becomes partially or completely blocked while they are sleeping. What are the risk factors of in children? There are a few risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea in children. They often have enlarged adenoids and tonsils which contribute to SDB. Children who are overweight are also at a higher risk. Other factors that increase the risk of SDB in children include cerebral palsy, abnormalities of the lower jaw or tongue, and neuromuscular deficits. What are the symptoms of sleep apnea ADHD? When a child suffers from ADHD or sleep deprivation, the symptoms that appear are very similar. They can be nearly indistinguishable. Sometimes, children are misdiagnosed with ADHD when they are suffering from sleep deprivation. A more accurate diagnosis would be sleep apnea ADHD. Many people, including medical professionals think of sleep apnea as a condition that only affects adults. But oftentimes, children suffer from it too. Some of the symptoms of sleep apnea ADHD include: ·  Agitation ·  Impulsive behavior ·  Difficulty paying attention ·  Unable to sit still ·  Can’t play quietly ·  Disorganization ·  Forgetfulness While these symptoms are often associated with only ADHD, they can also be signs of sleep deprivation caused by sleep apnea. The Connection Between Sleep Disordered Breathing and ADHD in Children What happens when a child suffers from sleep-disordered breathing? They may experience things like: ·  Sleep deprivation which causes general moodiness and disruptive behaviors at home and school. ·  Snoring is a classic symptom of sleep apnea ADHD. ·  Growth may slow due to SDB. ·  Abnormal urination  or bedwetting may occur because of an increase in urine production during the night. ·  ADHD is often caused or linked to sleep-disordered breathing. Treatment for Sleep Apnea ADHD A sleep specialist in Michigan can perform a sleep test for your child. If they are diagnosed with mild sleep apnea or SDB, their sleep habits may be monitored to see if they improve on their own. If your child is overweight and this seems to cause sleep apnea symptoms, you may work with a dietician or pediatrician to help them lose weight. Removal of enlarged adenoids and tonsils is often recommended. Other treatment options may include CPAP therapy or a special mouthpiecem, or oral appliance, that will help keep the airway open while they sleep. What to do if you suspect sleep apnea ADHD If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, but you think they could possibly have sleep apnea, make an appointment with your Michigan sleep specialist. There are many risks associated with sleep deprivation. However, there are also many effective treatment options available. Call us today to schedule a consultation.

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]]> Over the last few years, there has been more notice of children who have difficulty focusing, are hyperactive, and exhibit impulsive behavior. Educators, physicians, scientists, and even policymakers have labeled children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. It’s become a crisis across the nation. They have considered various possibilities as causes, including brain development, exposure to lead, the push for earlier academics. But for some children, it might not be ADHD causing these and other behaviors. It’s possible they have Sleep Apnea ADHD.n.

What if it’s something like lack of good sleep? Researchers have turned their attention to this possibility. When children lack adequate sleep, it can lead to behaviors that mimic ADHD. Parents have indicated that about half of the kids who have ADHD, suffer from some form of sleep problem too. They may have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night. The latest reports indicate that children who have ADHD are two or three times more likely to have sleep difficulties than children without ADHD.

The Possible Connection Between ADHD and Sleep Problems

When children do not get enough sleep, it affects them negatively. They may exhibit symptoms, behaviors, or impairments comparable to ADHD. When kids suffer from sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), they exhibit behaviors like:

·  Impulsivity

·  Increased hyperactivity

·  Problematic behavioral issues

If a child suffers from sleep-disordered breathing, they may have several symptoms. These include loud snoring, frequent snoring or obstructive sleep apnea. When children or adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), their airway repeatedly becomes partially or completely blocked while they are sleeping.

What are the risk factors of in children?

There are a few risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea in children. They often have enlarged adenoids and tonsils which contribute to SDB. Children who are overweight are also at a higher risk. Other factors that increase the risk of SDB in children include cerebral palsy, abnormalities of the lower jaw or tongue, and neuromuscular deficits.

What are the symptoms of sleep apnea ADHD?

When a child suffers from ADHD or sleep deprivation, the symptoms that appear are very similar. They can be nearly indistinguishable. Sometimes, children are misdiagnosed with ADHD when they are suffering from sleep deprivation. A more accurate diagnosis would be sleep apnea ADHD. Many people, including medical professionals think of sleep apnea as a condition that only affects adults. But oftentimes, children suffer from it too. Some of the symptoms of sleep apnea ADHD include:

·  Agitation

·  Impulsive behavior

·  Difficulty paying attention

·  Unable to sit still

·  Can’t play quietly

·  Disorganization

·  Forgetfulness

While these symptoms are often associated with only ADHD, they can also be signs of sleep deprivation caused by sleep apnea.

The Connection Between Sleep Disordered Breathing and ADHD in Children

What happens when a child suffers from sleep-disordered breathing? They may experience things like:

·  Sleep deprivation which causes general moodiness and disruptive behaviors at home and school.

·  Snoring is a classic symptom of sleep apnea ADHD.

·  Growth may slow due to SDB.

·  Abnormal urination  or bedwetting may occur because of an increase in urine production during the night.

·  ADHD is often caused or linked to sleep-disordered breathing.

Treatment for Sleep Apnea ADHD

A sleep specialist in Michigan can perform a sleep test for your child. If they are diagnosed with mild sleep apnea or SDB, their sleep habits may be monitored to see if they improve on their own. If your child is overweight and this seems to cause sleep apnea symptoms, you may work with a dietician or pediatrician to help them lose weight. Removal of enlarged adenoids and tonsils is often recommended. Other treatment options may include CPAP therapy or a special mouthpiecem, or oral appliance, that will help keep the airway open while they sleep.

What to do if you suspect sleep apnea ADHD

If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, but you think they could possibly have sleep apnea, make an appointment with your Michigan sleep specialist. There are many risks associated with sleep deprivation. However, there are also many effective treatment options available. Call us today to schedule a consultation.

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]]> The Utility of the Elbow Sign in the Diagnosis of OSA https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/utility-of-the-elbow-sign-diagnosis-osa/ https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/utility-of-the-elbow-sign-diagnosis-osa/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:45:11 +0000 http://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=387 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 team developing a questionnaire that consists of just two questions: 1) Do you get elbowed for snoring too loudly? and/or 2) Do you get poked/elbowed because you stop breathing? Fenton states that “The questionnaire would be easy to incorporate into a clinical history and use in the diagnosis of OSA.” Since this study was only done in one center a more thorough case study would need to be completed to form a true result validating practical use of the questions in diagnosing OSA.

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]]> 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 team developing a questionnaire that consists of just two questions: 1) Do you get elbowed for snoring too loudly? and/or 2) Do you get poked/elbowed because you stop breathing?
Fenton states that “The questionnaire would be easy to incorporate into a clinical history and use in the diagnosis of OSA.” Since this study was only done in one center a more thorough case study would need to be completed to form a true result validating practical use of the questions in diagnosing OSA.

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]]> https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/utility-of-the-elbow-sign-diagnosis-osa/feed/ 0 Six Tricks to Help You Stop Snoring https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/six-tricks-to-help-you-stop-snoring/ https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/six-tricks-to-help-you-stop-snoring/#respond Mon, 20 Jul 2015 16:12:21 +0000 http://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=381 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 that it is flush with the roof of your mouth. Push the bottom of your tongue against the floor of your mouth. Make sure the tip of your tongue continues to touch the bottom of your lower teeth. Say “ahh” while you lift the roof of your mouth and uvula. With clean hands, press your right index finger against the inside of your left cheek. Use your cheek muscles to press against your finger. Repeat the exercise on the other cheek. When chewing, make sure you alternate using each side of your mouth so that you chew evenly.

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]]> 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 that it is flush with the roof of your mouth.
  • Push the bottom of your tongue against the floor of your mouth. Make sure the tip of your
    tongue continues to touch the bottom of your lower teeth.
  • Say “ahh” while you lift the roof of your mouth and uvula.
  • With clean hands, press your right index finger against the inside of your left cheek. Use your
    cheek muscles to press against your finger. Repeat the exercise on the other cheek.
  • When chewing, make sure you alternate using each side of your mouth so that you chew
    evenly.

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]]> https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/six-tricks-to-help-you-stop-snoring/feed/ 0 Another Reason to Sleep Well https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/another-reason-to-sleep-well/ https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/another-reason-to-sleep-well/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:34:03 +0000 http://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=371 Recent research has shown that only one additional hour of sleep made a woman 14% more likely to have sex with her partner the next day. This in itself is not that surprising, considering that women who are sleep deprived could be too tired for sexual activity, or depressed and thus sleep deprived. However, this didn’t seem to fully account for the results. Even when researchers took into account fatigue and mood, the same findings resulted. Dr. David Kalmbach of the University of Michigan Medical School was the lead author of the study. For two weeks, 171 healthy young women, would complete questionnaires that focused on sleep, mood, and sexual functioning within the past 24 hours. The women got about 7 1/2 hours of sleep per night on average, though some only got 6 1/2. The women who got more sleep on a given night would have more sexual desire on the following day. They also had less frequent problems with vaginal lubrication. There are a few potential explanations for this phenomenon. One involves testosterone, which posters a healthy sex drive in both men and women. Sleep loss is known to diminish the male libido, and it seems like the same may be true in women. Additionally, during REM sleep, men have erections and women have higher blood flow to the vagina. As such, in women who are well rested, genital tissue is supplied with oxygen rich blood throughout the night. It makes sense then that being deprived of sleep could diminished a woman’s sexual appetite. In general, sleep will help a person feel happy and energetic, which is definitely sexier than fatigue.

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]]> Recent research has shown that only one additional hour of sleep made a woman 14% more likely to have sex with her partner the next day.
This in itself is not that surprising, considering that women who are sleep deprived could be too tired for sexual activity, or depressed and thus sleep deprived. However, this didn’t seem to fully account for the results. Even when researchers took into account fatigue and mood, the same findings resulted.
Dr. David Kalmbach of the University of Michigan Medical School was the lead author of the study. For two weeks, 171 healthy young women, would complete questionnaires that focused on sleep, mood, and sexual functioning within the past 24 hours. The women got about 7 1/2 hours of sleep per night on average, though some only got 6 1/2.
The women who got more sleep on a given night would have more sexual desire on the following day. They also had less frequent problems with vaginal lubrication.
There are a few potential explanations for this phenomenon. One involves testosterone, which posters a healthy sex drive in both men and women. Sleep loss is known to diminish the male libido, and it seems like the same may be true in women.
Additionally, during REM sleep, men have erections and women have higher blood flow to the vagina. As such, in women who are well rested, genital tissue is supplied with oxygen rich blood throughout the night. It makes sense then that being deprived of sleep could diminished a woman’s sexual appetite.
In general, sleep will help a person feel happy and energetic, which is definitely sexier than fatigue.

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]]> https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/another-reason-to-sleep-well/feed/ 0 Mood lifts for partners of patients treated for sleep apnea and snoring https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/mood-lifts-for-partners-of-patients-treated-for-sleep-apnea-and-snoring/ https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/mood-lifts-for-partners-of-patients-treated-for-sleep-apnea-and-snoring/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2015 05:53:11 +0000 http://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=272 People with obstructive sleep apnea, also known as OSA, and snoring problems are not the only ones who suffer as a result of the condition. According to a study published in the journal “Sleep and Breathing,” the nightly disturbances can also cause depression in partners who share a bed with them. The study participants had both a full-night sleep study and two sessions of a procedure called radio-frequency tissue ablation that uses microwaves to reduce the size of the tongue or the palate. There were a total of 36 participants, ranging in age from 24 to 63. All suffered from either snoring or OSA. Short-term follow-ups within a few months indicated improvement in both patients and their bed partners scores for depression and mood. Average scores for patients and their partners on tests measuring emotional state improved by nearly three points. Patients took a PSG (Polysomnography) sleep study, and their AHI (Apnea Hypopnea Index) was found to have dropped to 10.69 from 13.16. A Beck Depression Inventory-Second Edition for their partners showed a decrease to 9.17 from 12.69.

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]]> People with obstructive sleep apnea, also known as OSA, and snoring problems are not the only ones who suffer as a result of the condition. According to a study published in the journal “Sleep and Breathing,” the nightly disturbances can also cause depression in partners who share a bed with them.
The study participants had both a full-night sleep study and two sessions of a procedure called radio-frequency tissue ablation that uses microwaves to reduce the size of the tongue or the palate. There were a total of 36 participants, ranging in age from 24 to 63. All suffered from either snoring or OSA.
Short-term follow-ups within a few months indicated improvement in both patients and their bed partners scores for depression and mood. Average scores for patients and their partners on tests measuring emotional state improved by nearly three points. Patients took a PSG (Polysomnography) sleep study, and their AHI (Apnea Hypopnea Index) was found to have dropped to 10.69 from 13.16. A Beck Depression Inventory-Second Edition for their partners showed a decrease to 9.17 from 12.69.

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]]> https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/mood-lifts-for-partners-of-patients-treated-for-sleep-apnea-and-snoring/feed/ 0 Americans Report Good Sleep Quantity, not Quality https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/americans-report-good-sleep-quantity-not-quality/ https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/americans-report-good-sleep-quantity-not-quality/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2015 21:17:52 +0000 http://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=243 According to the results from a recent study conducted by The National Sleep Foundation, Americans are getting enough sleep. Yet, the quality of that sleep remains an open question. Respondents to the Study were, on average, getting more than 7 hours of sleep per night. The typical respondent went to bed at around 11 pm and woke up at around 6:30 am. Respondents also admitted to sleeping almost an hour longer on weekends. Over one third of respondents classified their sleep quality as poor, however. About 25 percent of women in the study stated they did feel refreshed when they awoke; only a little over 10 percent of the men surveyed felt this way.  Further study is needed to determine the reason(s) for this discrepancy. Getting a good night of sleep is important. According to The National Sleep Foundation, sleep is a key factor in creating a healthy lifestyle. Individuals who believe their sleep quality is lacking should consult with their doctor.

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]]> According to the results from a recent study conducted by The National Sleep Foundation, Americans are getting enough sleep. Yet, the quality of that sleep remains an open question.
Respondents to the Study were, on average, getting more than 7 hours of sleep per night. The typical respondent went to bed at around 11 pm and woke up at around 6:30 am.
Respondents also admitted to sleeping almost an hour longer on weekends.
Over one third of respondents classified their sleep quality as poor, however.
About 25 percent of women in the study stated they did feel refreshed when they awoke; only a little over 10 percent of the men surveyed felt this way.  Further study is needed to determine the reason(s) for this discrepancy.
Getting a good night of sleep is important. According to The National Sleep Foundation, sleep is a key factor in creating a healthy lifestyle. Individuals who believe their sleep quality is lacking should consult with their doctor.

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]]> https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/americans-report-good-sleep-quantity-not-quality/feed/ 0 OSA May Affect Blood Flow Response in the Brain https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/osa-may-affect-blood-flow-response-brain/ https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/osa-may-affect-blood-flow-response-brain/#respond Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:42:13 +0000 http://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=187 People think obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) simply causes poor-quality sleep. Recent studies suggest, however, that there may be more to it than that. Indeed, results from specialized MRIs designed to monitor brain activity indicated a weakened blood flow response in some patients suffering from OSA. People affected by OSA often experience decreased perfusion, the heart’s ability to pump oxygenated blood to parts of the body, and inadequate blood regulation in the brain. to determine the effect OSA had on blood flow in the brain, researchers subjected study participants, with and without OSA, to global blood volume and oxygen dependent signals, which allowed the visual assessment of differences in blood flow response during three activities: a breathing exercise that raised the pressure in the chest, a hand grip challenge, and the submersion of one foot in icy water. While participants had fairly comparable results during the breathing activity, a weaker blood flow response was recorded in participants with OSA in the other two challenges. The study suggests that the part of the brain affected by OSA may delay the transmission of nerve signals from the arms and legs regarding sensation and muscle movement. Thus, the weakened blood flow response seems to directly impact nerve response. This idea is supported by the fact that the breathing exercise, which resulted in similar measurements between participants, did not require muscle movement, therefore not eliciting the same response from the brain as the other two activities. While the study did not address additional OSA-related problems, these findings can lead to more informed diagnosis and treatment.

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]]> People think obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) simply causes poor-quality sleep. Recent studies suggest, however, that there may be more to it than that. Indeed, results from specialized MRIs designed to monitor brain activity indicated a weakened blood flow response in some patients suffering from OSA.
People affected by OSA often experience decreased perfusion, the heart’s ability to pump oxygenated blood to parts of the body, and inadequate blood regulation in the brain. to determine the effect OSA had on blood flow in the brain, researchers subjected study participants, with and without OSA, to global blood volume and oxygen dependent signals, which allowed the visual assessment of differences in blood flow response during three activities: a breathing exercise that raised the pressure in the chest, a hand grip challenge, and the submersion of one foot in icy water.
While participants had fairly comparable results during the breathing activity, a weaker blood flow response was recorded in participants with OSA in the other two challenges.
The study suggests that the part of the brain affected by OSA may delay the transmission of nerve signals from the arms and legs regarding sensation and muscle movement. Thus, the weakened blood flow response seems to directly impact nerve response. This idea is supported by the fact that the breathing exercise, which resulted in similar measurements between participants, did not require muscle movement, therefore not eliciting the same response from the brain as the other two activities.
While the study did not address additional OSA-related problems, these findings can lead to more informed diagnosis and treatment.

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]]> https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/osa-may-affect-blood-flow-response-brain/feed/ 0 Southfield dentist sells practice to focus on new venture for sleep apnea https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/southfield-dentist-sells-practice-focus-new-venture-sleep-apnea/ https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/southfield-dentist-sells-practice-focus-new-venture-sleep-apnea/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2014 07:52:03 +0000 http://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=100 Dr. Earl K. Bograw (left) has sold his Southfield dental practice, Mission Point Dental Wellness to Lynna Pillai, DMD. He is staying on at the office to operate Michigan Sleep Apnea Center. Dr. Earl K. Bograw, has answered a new calling — to relieve sleep anea for patients. His new venture, Dental Center For Sleeping Apnea and Snoring, is for those who don’t need CPAC machines. He’s a pioneer for this type of practice in Michigan. After a 30-year career in dentistry and a long search for the right doctor to fit his philosophy and high quality standards, Bogrow selected Lynna Pillai, DMD from several qualified candidates. He sold his dental practice, Mission Point Dental Wellness of Southfield to Pillai. Although Pillai has assumed the daily operations at Mission Point Dental Wellness, Bogrow will remain at the office to continue to grow his passion and new venture, Michigan Sleep Apnea Center. He will also assist Pillai in seeing general dentistry patients as needed. Having two distinct yet related practices in the same office provides patients with access to a greater range of dental and wellness modalities. Pillai, a 2005 graduate of Tufts University of Dental Medicine in Boston is originally from Long Island, New York. She served an 18-month Residency program at Advanced General Dentistry, also in New York. Her training in multiple phases of dental treatment provides her patients with personalized care that Bogrow upholds. Bogrow’s new journey in his dental career involves helping patients overcome the potential risks and life threatening consequences associated with untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which may include daytime drowsiness, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, as well as many other ill effects of long term sleep deprivation. After being diagnosed himself with OSA in 2008 and placed on CPAP therapy, he investigated another treatment called Oral Appliance Therapy, which successfully treated his condition. Since then, he has had extensive training and is now one of only a few dentists in Michigan to have the distinction of being a Diplomate and Board certified from the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. His new focus is to help his patients achieve better health by working closely with Sleep Physicians regarding the diagnosis, treatment and follow up for patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, many of which can be best treated with adjustable oral appliance therapy. “By having two separate yet related dental practices within the same office we can provide patients with total dental health care as well as the oral systemic connection of being able to treat patients with a potential life threatening condition of OSA with a dental appliance,” says Bogrow. “We have a staff of true professional long term employees who are dedicated to give our patients a great experience in taking care of their dental health and wellness needs. All of our Dental Assistants and Hygienists are certified in their areas of expertise.” “We are in a state-of-the-art facility and stay up to date in the best technology we can offer. We believe strongly in continuing education so we can give our patients the best personal attention and the best quality materials, knowledge, and treatment.” — Submitted by Franklin Dohanyos of Franklin Publicity, Inc. Source- The Oakland Press Check Online: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/health/20140722/dentist-sells-practice-to-focus-on-new-venture-for-sleep-apnea Check Pdf Version: Bogrow-The Oakland Press

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Dr. Earl K. Bograw (left) has sold his Southfield dental practice, Mission Point Dental Wellness to Lynna Pillai, DMD. He is staying on at the office to operate Michigan Sleep Apnea Center.

Dr. Earl K. Bograw, has answered a new calling — to relieve sleep anea for patients. His new venture, Dental Center For Sleeping Apnea and Snoring, is for those who don’t need CPAC machines. He’s a pioneer for this type of practice in Michigan.
After a 30-year career in dentistry and a long search for the right doctor to fit his philosophy and high quality standards, Bogrow selected Lynna Pillai, DMD from several qualified candidates.
He sold his dental practice, Mission Point Dental Wellness of Southfield to Pillai. Although Pillai has assumed the daily operations at Mission Point Dental Wellness, Bogrow will remain at the office to continue to grow his passion and new venture, Michigan Sleep Apnea Center. He will also assist Pillai in seeing general dentistry patients as needed.
Having two distinct yet related practices in the same office provides patients with access to a greater range of dental and wellness modalities.
Pillai, a 2005 graduate of Tufts University of Dental Medicine in Boston is originally from Long Island, New York. She served an 18-month Residency program at Advanced General Dentistry, also in New York. Her training in multiple phases of dental treatment provides her patients with personalized care that Bogrow upholds.
Bogrow’s new journey in his dental career involves helping patients overcome the potential risks and life threatening consequences associated with untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), which may include daytime drowsiness, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, as well as many other ill effects of long term sleep deprivation.
After being diagnosed himself with OSA in 2008 and placed on CPAP therapy, he investigated another treatment called Oral Appliance Therapy, which successfully treated his condition.
Since then, he has had extensive training and is now one of only a few dentists in Michigan to have the distinction of being a Diplomate and Board certified from the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. His new focus is to help his patients achieve better health by working closely with Sleep Physicians regarding the diagnosis, treatment and follow up for patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, many of which can be best treated with adjustable oral appliance therapy.
“By having two separate yet related dental practices within the same office we can provide patients with total dental health care as well as the oral systemic connection of being able to treat patients with a potential life threatening condition of OSA with a dental appliance,” says Bogrow.
“We have a staff of true professional long term employees who are dedicated to give our patients a great experience in taking care of their dental health and wellness needs. All of our Dental Assistants and Hygienists are certified in their areas of expertise.”
“We are in a state-of-the-art facility and stay up to date in the best technology we can offer. We believe strongly in continuing education so we can give our patients the best personal attention and the best quality materials, knowledge, and treatment.”
— Submitted by Franklin Dohanyos of Franklin Publicity, Inc.
Source- The Oakland Press
Check Online: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/health/20140722/dentist-sells-practice-to-focus-on-new-venture-for-sleep-apnea
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]]> https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/southfield-dentist-sells-practice-focus-new-venture-sleep-apnea/feed/ 0 Direct Relationship Between Sleep Apnea and Hearing Loss https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/direct-relationship-between-sleep-apnea-and-hearing-loss/ https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/direct-relationship-between-sleep-apnea-and-hearing-loss/#respond Tue, 27 May 2014 17:16:25 +0000 http://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=70 Albany Medical Center researchers performed a study that reveals that there is a direct relationship between sleep apnea and hearing loss. The study included almost 14,000 people who have suffered from sleep apnea. They were part of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos. The lead researcher, Amit Chopra, stated that the research found that sleep apnea was linked with both high and low frequency hearing loss. When the study started, the subjects all had sleep apnea assessment tests via the apnea-hypopnea index or AHI. This determines the severity of sleep apnea in the individual and measures the amount of airflow the individual gets for each hour they are asleep. The researchers set a baseline for hearing impairment by both high frequency and low frequency loss. A high frequency loss was determined to be a threshold of more than 25 decibels at 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000 and 8000 Hz, while low frequency hearing loss was determined to be a loss of more than 25 decibels at 500 and 1000 Hz. The researchers concluded that nine percent of the individuals in the study had sleep apnea and that 19 percent of them had high frequency range hearing loss. Additionally, 1.5 percent of the study participants had a low frequency hearing impairment and 8.4 percent had both low and high frequency range loss. Overall, the researchers discovered that those who had sleep apnea had a greater risk of experiencing a high frequency hearing loss at 31 percent but an even greater risk of experiencing a low frequency range hearing loss at 90 percent. When certain factors were taken into account, it was found that individuals with sleep apnea were on average 38 percent more at risk for developing a hearing impairment involving both low and high frequency ranges.  

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]]> Albany Medical Center researchers performed a study that reveals that there is a direct relationship between sleep apnea and hearing loss. The study included almost 14,000 people who have suffered from sleep apnea. They were part of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.
The lead researcher, Amit Chopra, stated that the research found that sleep apnea was linked with both high and low frequency hearing loss.
When the study started, the subjects all had sleep apnea assessment tests via the apnea-hypopnea index or AHI. This determines the severity of sleep apnea in the individual and measures the amount of airflow the individual gets for each hour they are asleep.
The researchers set a baseline for hearing impairment by both high frequency and low frequency loss. A high frequency loss was determined to be a threshold of more than 25 decibels at 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000 and 8000 Hz, while low frequency hearing loss was determined to be a loss of more than 25 decibels at 500 and 1000 Hz.
The researchers concluded that nine percent of the individuals in the study had sleep apnea and that 19 percent of them had high frequency range hearing loss. Additionally, 1.5 percent of the study participants had a low frequency hearing impairment and 8.4 percent had both low and high frequency range loss.
Overall, the researchers discovered that those who had sleep apnea had a greater risk of experiencing a high frequency hearing loss at 31 percent but an even greater risk of experiencing a low frequency range hearing loss at 90 percent. When certain factors were taken into account, it was found that individuals with sleep apnea were on average 38 percent more at risk for developing a hearing impairment involving both low and high frequency ranges.
 

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