sleep apnea treatment Archives - Bogrow & Sherbel https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/tag/sleep-apnea-treatment/ Thu, 25 Mar 2021 04:59:19 +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 treatment Archives - Bogrow & Sherbel https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/tag/sleep-apnea-treatment/ 32 32 What are CPAP Alternatives? https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/what-are-cpap-alternatives/ Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:26:17 +0000 https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=7475 For those people who have difficulty sleeping, especially those diagnosed with sleep apnea, the CPAP has been the go-to treatment. The Continuous Positive Airway Pressure device is an effective treatment option for many people, but it doesn’t work for everyone. Some people find wearing a mask that covers their mouth and nose to be cumbersome and intrusive. Fortunately, for those who cannot use a CPAP, there are other alternative treatment options available. What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)? OSA is a condition that affects breathing while you are sleeping. A partial or complete blockage of the airway occurs during sleep. When you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, the soft tissue located at the back of the throat relaxes and blocks your airway. Your brain will send you a jolt to awaken you when it happens. This helps you restart breathing. It can cause uncomfortable symptoms like: ·  Very loud snoring ·  Gasping for air while you are asleep ·  Disrupted sleep patterns Those with OSA often feel sleepy and tired the next day because of the disruptions to their sleep. Having OSA can also increase your risks for certain conditions such as stroke, depression, heart attack, and high blood pressure. What if the CPAP doesn’t work for me? The CPAP is generally effective at treating OSA. But since it doesn’t work for everyone, some alternatives are available. There are also a few lifestyle changes you can try to see if they make a difference. Here is a brief look at some of the things you can try. ·  Weight loss. If you are obese or overweight, fat often settles around the neck or throat. This extra pressure can cause sleep apnea. Those who lost just 10% of their body weight may be able to improve sleep apnea symptoms. ·   Sleep on one side. By sleeping on one side instead of on your back, it can be easier for your lungs to get air. ·  Avoid alcohol. Having alcoholic beverages before bedtime can cause your upper airway muscles to relax making it more difficult to breathe. This can interrupt your sleep. ·  Regular exercise. Exercising regularly can help you lose weight and for some people, at least reduces the severity of sleep apnea. ·  Don’t smoke. Smoking can cause airway swelling plus it has other harmful effects on your health. Using Oral Appliances Instead of the CPAP Along with lifestyle changes, Dr. Bogrow recommends the use of an oral appliance to treat sleep apnea and is trained in how to properly fit this device for the patient to ensure it is successful. There are different styles of oral appliances, but they work to move the jaw forward enough, so the muscles stay tight. By keeping them tight, they do not collapse or block the airway. Also called a mandibular advancement device, an oral appliance helps open the airway to prevent sleep apnea and snoring. Oral appliances have different styles and designs. Dr. Bogrow can determine which is would be the most effective for you based on your personal characteristics and how your symptoms are presenting. Advantages of Using Oral Appliances There are numerous benefits for patients who use oral appliances as a CPAP alternative. Here are just a few of them. ·  Minimizes claustrophoba. Wearing an oral appliance, in most cases is about the same as wearing a sports mouthguard. There is no mask covering your mouth and nose. While wearing an oral appliance, your nose and mouth are free to breathe room air. ·  Promotes more comfortable sleep positions. If you move around a lot during your sleep, you may have gotten tangled up in the CPAP hosing. Maybe the mask moved out of place while you were turning in your bed. Oral appliances don’t get in your way and there are no hoses to become tangled. ·  Portable. Oral appliances are small. It is just one piece and it comes with its own case. It’s easily slipped in a pocket or purse, or you can just carry it in a hand. The small size makes it highly portable and easy to travel with. · No nighttime noises. Unlike CPAP machines, that blow air continuously all night, an oral appliance makes no noise. Even light sleepers and your bed partner will appreciate the noiseless device. Contact Michigan Sleep Apnea Center If you suffer from sleep apnea but the CPAP just hasn’t worked for you, contact Dr. Bogrow. He can help you determine if an oral appliance is a suitable CPAP alternative for you. Call today to schedule your free consultation.

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]]> For those people who have difficulty sleeping, especially those diagnosed with sleep apnea, the CPAP has been the go-to treatment. The Continuous Positive Airway Pressure device is an effective treatment option for many people, but it doesn’t work for everyone. Some people find wearing a mask that covers their mouth and nose to be cumbersome and intrusive. Fortunately, for those who cannot use a CPAP, there are other alternative treatment options available.

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?

OSA is a condition that affects breathing while you are sleeping. A partial or complete blockage of the airway occurs during sleep. When you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, the soft tissue located at the back of the throat relaxes and blocks your airway. Your brain will send you a jolt to awaken you when it happens. This helps you restart breathing. It can cause uncomfortable symptoms like:

·  Very loud snoring

·  Gasping for air while you are asleep

·  Disrupted sleep patterns

Those with OSA often feel sleepy and tired the next day because of the disruptions to their sleep. Having OSA can also increase your risks for certain conditions such as stroke, depression, heart attack, and high blood pressure.

What if the CPAP doesn’t work for me?

The CPAP is generally effective at treating OSA. But since it doesn’t work for everyone, some alternatives are available. There are also a few lifestyle changes you can try to see if they make a difference. Here is a brief look at some of the things you can try.

·  Weight loss. If you are obese or overweight, fat often settles around the neck or throat. This extra pressure can cause sleep apnea. Those who lost just 10% of their body weight may be able to improve sleep apnea symptoms.

·   Sleep on one side. By sleeping on one side instead of on your back, it can be easier for your lungs to get air.

·  Avoid alcohol. Having alcoholic beverages before bedtime can cause your upper airway muscles to relax making it more difficult to breathe. This can interrupt your sleep.

·  Regular exercise. Exercising regularly can help you lose weight and for some people, at least reduces the severity of sleep apnea.

·  Don’t smoke. Smoking can cause airway swelling plus it has other harmful effects on your health.

Using Oral Appliances Instead of the CPAP

Along with lifestyle changes, Dr. Bogrow recommends the use of an oral appliance to treat sleep apnea and is trained in how to properly fit this device for the patient to ensure it is successful. There are different styles of oral appliances, but they work to move the jaw forward enough, so the muscles stay tight. By keeping them tight, they do not collapse or block the airway. Also called a mandibular advancement device, an oral appliance helps open the airway to prevent sleep apnea and snoring. Oral appliances have different styles and designs. Dr. Bogrow can determine which is would be the most effective for you based on your personal characteristics and how your symptoms are presenting.

Advantages of Using Oral Appliances

There are numerous benefits for patients who use oral appliances as a CPAP alternative. Here are just a few of them.

·  Minimizes claustrophoba. Wearing an oral appliance, in most cases is about the same as wearing a sports mouthguard. There is no mask covering your mouth and nose. While wearing an oral appliance, your nose and mouth are free to breathe room air.

·  Promotes more comfortable sleep positions. If you move around a lot during your sleep, you may have gotten tangled up in the CPAP hosing. Maybe the mask moved out of place while you were turning in your bed. Oral appliances don’t get in your way and there are no hoses to become tangled.

·  Portable. Oral appliances are small. It is just one piece and it comes with its own case. It’s easily slipped in a pocket or purse, or you can just carry it in a hand. The small size makes it highly portable and easy to travel with.

· No nighttime noises. Unlike CPAP machines, that blow air continuously all night, an oral appliance makes no noise. Even light sleepers and your bed partner will appreciate the noiseless device.

Contact Michigan Sleep Apnea Center

If you suffer from sleep apnea but the CPAP just hasn’t worked for you, contact Dr. Bogrow. He can help you determine if an oral appliance is a suitable CPAP alternative for you. Call today to schedule your free consultation.

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]]> How Can a Sleep Apnea Mouthpiece Improve the Quality of Your Life? https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/how-can-a-sleep-apnea-mouthpiece-improve-the-quality-of-your-life/ Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:45:07 +0000 https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=7460 Dental mouthpieces are often used to treat sleep apnea. Often, when someone cannot tolerate or use a CPAP device, a mouthpiece provides an effective alternative. When sleep apnea goes untreated, it can lead to serious health issues such as heart disease or stroke. A sleep apnea mouthpiece is custom-made. Dr. Bogrow takes an impression of the teeth and mouth. From this mold, an oral mouthpiece is made to help prevent snoring and treat sleep apnea. When used properly and consistently, a sleep apnea mouthpiece can improve your quality of sleep and the quality of your life.  Mood-Boosting Sleep An oral appliance helps you get more sleep and better sleep. These provide a great boost for your overall emotional state. When you get adequate sleep, your mind is able to process your emotions. When you suffer from a lack of sleep, you are more likely to have more negative emotional reactions and not as many positive ones. Inadequate sleep can also lead to an increased risk for developing mood disorders. A sleep apnea mouthpiece helps you get the sleep you need so you can have an improved outlook on life, be more balanced emotionally, and be better prepared to meet the challenges of each day. Better Brain Function When you do not get enough sleep, you may have trouble recalling details. This can add frustration on and off the job. Sleep plays a huge role in your ability to learn and remember things. Without enough sleep, focusing becomes difficult, making it more difficult to take in new information. Your brain doesn’t have the ability to properly store memories so you can recall them later. Sleep helps your brain keep up with your active lifestyle, enhances your school and job performance, and helps you stay alert when you need to. Increased Energy Life can become frustrating when you don’t have the energy to do the things you need and want to do. If you enjoy sports that require a quick burst of energy like weightlifting, you may be able to get by with less sleep temporarily. But if you want to hike, bike, swim, or run, lack of sleep can deprive you of the energy needed to do the things you enjoy. Getting too little sleep not only robs you of energy, but it also hinders proper muscle repair. You may not be able to perform like you desire. Physical and mental challenges will be much harder to endure. However, when you use a sleep apnea mouthpiece and get enough sleep, your muscles can rebuild like they need to, and you’ll have better endurance to face all life’s challenges, physical and emotional. Your quality of life will greatly improve as you set yourself up for your best performance. Ward Off Illnesses Your immune system works to identify viruses and harmful bacteria in your body and then destroy them. This helps you stay healthy and feeling well. Ongoing lack of sleep affects how your immune system works. Your immune system reboots while you sleep. If you are not getting enough sleep, it may not be able to attack as quickly, which may mean you get sick more often. A sleep apnea mouthpiece helps you get enough sleep, so your immune system can perform up to par. Good sleep helps the immune system fight off disease and illness, so you spend more days working and playing and fewer days lying in bed trying to recover. Contact Michigan Sleep Center Do you suffer from sleep apnea? Does your snoring wake you up multiple times during the night? Contact Dr. Bogrow and Michigan Sleep Center to learn if you are a good candidate for a sleep apnea mouthpiece. Take our free sleep apnea assessment to see if you are at risk. Call our offices with your questions and concerns. Let us help you get a better night’s sleep and improve your quality of life.

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]]> Dental mouthpieces are often used to treat sleep apnea. Often, when someone cannot tolerate or use a CPAP device, a mouthpiece provides an effective alternative. When sleep apnea goes untreated, it can lead to serious health issues such as heart disease or stroke. A sleep apnea mouthpiece is custom-made. Dr. Bogrow takes an impression of the teeth and mouth. From this mold, an oral mouthpiece is made to help prevent snoring and treat sleep apnea. When used properly and consistently, a sleep apnea mouthpiece can improve your quality of sleep and the quality of your life.

 Mood-Boosting Sleep

An oral appliance helps you get more sleep and better sleep. These provide a great boost for your overall emotional state. When you get adequate sleep, your mind is able to process your emotions. When you suffer from a lack of sleep, you are more likely to have more negative emotional reactions and not as many positive ones. Inadequate sleep can also lead to an increased risk for developing mood disorders. A sleep apnea mouthpiece helps you get the sleep you need so you can have an improved outlook on life, be more balanced emotionally, and be better prepared to meet the challenges of each day.

Better Brain Function

When you do not get enough sleep, you may have trouble recalling details. This can add frustration on and off the job. Sleep plays a huge role in your ability to learn and remember things. Without enough sleep, focusing becomes difficult, making it more difficult to take in new information. Your brain doesn’t have the ability to properly store memories so you can recall them later. Sleep helps your brain keep up with your active lifestyle, enhances your school and job performance, and helps you stay alert when you need to.

Increased Energy

Life can become frustrating when you don’t have the energy to do the things you need and want to do. If you enjoy sports that require a quick burst of energy like weightlifting, you may be able to get by with less sleep temporarily. But if you want to hike, bike, swim, or run, lack of sleep can deprive you of the energy needed to do the things you enjoy. Getting too little sleep not only robs you of energy, but it also hinders proper muscle repair. You may not be able to perform like you desire. Physical and mental challenges will be much harder to endure. However, when you use a sleep apnea mouthpiece and get enough sleep, your muscles can rebuild like they need to, and you’ll have better endurance to face all life’s challenges, physical and emotional. Your quality of life will greatly improve as you set yourself up for your best performance.

Ward Off Illnesses

Your immune system works to identify viruses and harmful bacteria in your body and then destroy them. This helps you stay healthy and feeling well. Ongoing lack of sleep affects how your immune system works. Your immune system reboots while you sleep. If you are not getting enough sleep, it may not be able to attack as quickly, which may mean you get sick more often. A sleep apnea mouthpiece helps you get enough sleep, so your immune system can perform up to par. Good sleep helps the immune system fight off disease and illness, so you spend more days working and playing and fewer days lying in bed trying to recover.

Contact Michigan Sleep Center

Do you suffer from sleep apnea? Does your snoring wake you up multiple times during the night? Contact Dr. Bogrow and Michigan Sleep Center to learn if you are a good candidate for a sleep apnea mouthpiece. Take our free sleep apnea assessment to see if you are at risk. Call our offices with your questions and concerns. Let us help you get a better night’s sleep and improve your quality of life.

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]]> Learn More About the Link Between Sleep Apnea and ADHD https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/learn-more-about-the-link-between-sleep-apnea-and-adhd/ Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:18:31 +0000 https://michigansleepapneacenter.com/?p=7454 Some of the latest research indicates that about 50 to 75% of those with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) also suffer from sleep apnea. It’s important to talk to a professional sleep specialist who can rightly diagnose your condition. This is the only way to get the treatment you need. The best way to avoid a misdiagnosis is to undergo a sleep study. Without a proper diagnosis, it’s possible to try treating ADHD symptoms that are actually caused by sleep apnea, especially since the symptoms are so similar. Dr. Bogrow can make a professional assessment so that proper treatment can be given so the symptoms you are experiencing can be reduced. Symptoms of Sleep Apnea and ADHD Some of the most common symptoms of ADHD include: · Forgetfulness · Impulsivity ·  Inability to focus ·  Irritability ·  Easily distracted ·  Disorganization The thing is, these symptoms are very similar to those caused by sleep apnea including the lack of focus, irritability, and feeling like you have no energy. Since these symptoms overlap, misdiagnoses are common. Dr. Bogrow recommends a sleep study if you or a loved one experience a few ADHD symptoms. Sometimes patients suffer from both ADHD and sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can aggravate the symptoms of ADHD. When you suffer from ADHD, a lack of sleep can cause more anxiety in particular. Children and adults who don’t get good sleep will react differently. A child who doesn’t get adequate sleep will become hyper in most cases. Adults, however, become fatigued. Why a sleep study? Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles at the back of the throat collapse and block the airway. When you stop breathing, sleep is disrupted. Every time an apnea occurs, you stop breathing, and your body sacrifices energy. Even if you sleep eight hours each night, if you are having apnea episodes during the night you can feel tired and find it difficult to concentrate throughout the day. If you or your loved one suffers from sleep apnea, ADHD medications will not help alleviate symptoms effectively. A Michigan Sleep Apnea Center sleep specialist can test for and diagnose sleep apnea. Once you receive the proper diagnosis and treatment, symptoms should lessen. What happens if Dr. Bogrow finds I am suffering from sleep apnea? If Dr. Bogrow diagnoses you with obstructive sleep apnea, he will prescribe appropriate sleep apnea treatment. You may benefit from using a CPAP device that provides continuous pressure in the airway to keep it open while you sleep. This will keep your breathing from stopping while you are sleeping. Or, you may be prescribed an oral appliance that fits in your mouth similar to a mouthguard. It will reposition your lower jaw forward so your airway remains open during sleep. You can start by taking this free sleep apnea assessment on the Michigan Sleep Apnea Center website. The results let Dr. Bogrow know if you will benefit from a sleep test to determine if you have sleep apnea or another sleep disorder. Once you are tested and have a diagnosis, then Dr. Bogrow will make a treatment plan. If you need an oral appliance, a custom-made device will be made for you. Then you can begin benefiting from getting a good night’s sleep! Contact Michigan Sleep Apnea Center If you or your loved one is experiencing any of the common symptoms of ADHD and/or sleep apnea, please contact us with your questions. We will be happy to schedule you for an exam with Dr. Bogrow and help you get on the road to better sleep.

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]]> Some of the latest research indicates that about 50 to 75% of those with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) also suffer from sleep apnea. It’s important to talk to a professional sleep specialist who can rightly diagnose your condition. This is the only way to get the treatment you need. The best way to avoid a misdiagnosis is to undergo a sleep study. Without a proper diagnosis, it’s possible to try treating ADHD symptoms that are actually caused by sleep apnea, especially since the symptoms are so similar. Dr. Bogrow can make a professional assessment so that proper treatment can be given so the symptoms you are experiencing can be reduced.

Symptoms of Sleep Apnea and ADHD

Some of the most common symptoms of ADHD include:

· Forgetfulness

· Impulsivity

·  Inability to focus

·  Irritability

·  Easily distracted

·  Disorganization

The thing is, these symptoms are very similar to those caused by sleep apnea including the lack of focus, irritability, and feeling like you have no energy. Since these symptoms overlap, misdiagnoses are common. Dr. Bogrow recommends a sleep study if you or a loved one experience a few ADHD symptoms.

Sometimes patients suffer from both ADHD and sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can aggravate the symptoms of ADHD. When you suffer from ADHD, a lack of sleep can cause more anxiety in particular. Children and adults who don’t get good sleep will react differently. A child who doesn’t get adequate sleep will become hyper in most cases. Adults, however, become fatigued.

Why a sleep study?

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles at the back of the throat collapse and block the airway. When you stop breathing, sleep is disrupted. Every time an apnea occurs, you stop breathing, and your body sacrifices energy. Even if you sleep eight hours each night, if you are having apnea episodes during the night you can feel tired and find it difficult to concentrate throughout the day. If you or your loved one suffers from sleep apnea, ADHD medications will not help alleviate symptoms effectively. A Michigan Sleep Apnea Center sleep specialist can test for and diagnose sleep apnea. Once you receive the proper diagnosis and treatment, symptoms should lessen.

What happens if Dr. Bogrow finds I am suffering from sleep apnea?

If Dr. Bogrow diagnoses you with obstructive sleep apnea, he will prescribe appropriate sleep apnea treatment. You may benefit from using a CPAP device that provides continuous pressure in the airway to keep it open while you sleep. This will keep your breathing from stopping while you are sleeping. Or, you may be prescribed an oral appliance that fits in your mouth similar to a mouthguard. It will reposition your lower jaw forward so your airway remains open during sleep.

You can start by taking this free sleep apnea assessment on the Michigan Sleep Apnea Center website. The results let Dr. Bogrow know if you will benefit from a sleep test to determine if you have sleep apnea or another sleep disorder. Once you are tested and have a diagnosis, then Dr. Bogrow will make a treatment plan. If you need an oral appliance, a custom-made device will be made for you. Then you can begin benefiting from getting a good night’s sleep!

Contact Michigan Sleep Apnea Center

If you or your loved one is experiencing any of the common symptoms of ADHD and/or sleep apnea, please contact us with your questions. We will be happy to schedule you for an exam with Dr. Bogrow and help you get on the road to better sleep.

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