Other Articles of Interest – Sleep Apnea
Brain gray matter concentrations in OSA
Reduced Brain Gray Matter Concentration in Patients With Obstructive SleepApnea Syndrome
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) is a disorder characterized by excessive snoring and periodic breathing with repetitive apneas and arousals, which leads to fragmented sleep.1 OSA may cause daytime sleepiness, reduce work performance, increase the risk of a traffic accident, and diminish quality of life.2 Neurocognitive problems, such as deficits in memory, attention, and visuoconstructive abilities, frequently accompany
OSA.3
Dental Appliance Treatment forObstructive Sleep Apnea
Oral appliances for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are worn during sleep to maintain the patency of the upper airway by increasing its dimensions and reducing its collapsibility. Oral appliances are a simpler alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Over the last decade, there has been a significant expansion of the evidence base to support the use of oral appliances, with robust studies demonstrating their efficacy.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Risk of Motor Vehicle Crash: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
We performed a systematic review of the OSA-related risk of crash in commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The primary object involved determining whether individuals with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at an increased risk for a motor vehicle crash compared to comparable individuals who do not have the disorder.
You and Your Partner Sleep Compatible?
Are you and your partner compatible in bed — when it’s time to sleep, we mean? You like to turn in early, snuggled under a pile of blankets in the pitch dark. He’s a night owl, watching TV or reading into the wee hours of the night. When he finally does doze off — oftentimes with the light still glaring — he hardly falls into a restful slumber.
Help Your Infant or Toddler Sleep with This Simple Bedtime Routine
The study involved 405 children. There were 206 infants between 7 months and 18 months of age, and 199 toddlers between 18 months and 3 years of age. Mothers completed a daily sleep diary that included details of their child’s sleep patterns.
Eight Health Risks of OSA
Lack of Oxygen to the cells in your body during sleep apnea events has many dangerous effects. The most common EIGHT consequences are listed in an American Academy of Sleep Medicine article: I have printed them here for you.