The NTSB recently finished up their review of a fatal train derailment in New York. What they found is that the driver actually fell asleep behind the wheel while driving the train. He reached speeds of 82mph in a 30mph section of track. As a result the trail derailed and four passengers lost their lives. […]
Tag Archives: Sleep Apnea
Washington Post story today about Obstructive Sleep Apnea Maybe it is more than just snoring? Obstructive sleep apnea causes pauses in breathing at night, limiting REM-phase sleep and causing blood oxygen fluctuations. In addition to daytime sleepiness and headaches, severe OSA can cause hypertension and heart disease and can contribute to obesity. What may be […]
This week I had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Mervyn Forman, a distinguished Cardiologist and innovator in metro Atlanta. Dr. Forman’s medical practice covers the spectrum of cardiovascular disease prevention and long-term management, while his research has focused on reducing heart muscle damage after a heart attack. He is currently developing a drug coated […]
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are some of the most prevalent medical conditions we face. The causes are multiple: age, weight, upper airway anatomy, and neurological predispositions. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP devices) remain the gold-standard in therapy, although compliance is still low. Adjustable oral appliances are making a strong foothold in treatment. These custom […]
Comparative Effects of Two Oral Appliances on Upper Airway Structure in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. These two devices were compared in this recent Sleep journal study published April 2011. The paper points out the growing evidence toward adopting oral appliance therapy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. In this paper the authors reviewed the airway […]
The question a when a child should consider a tonsillectomy / adenoidectomy for sleep problems is only becoming more complex. Our increased focus on evidenced-based quality medicine have led us to critically evaluate the reasons for performing even “simple” surgery before recommending it. Children with only moderately enlarged tonsils and vague sleeping complaints (reported by […]
Question: “Every night my husband snores very loud. I have trouble falling asleep when it is real bad. Is this serious? My friend said he needs to lose weight, what does weight have to do with this?” – Leslie Answer: Thanks for sharing Leslie. Simple snoring or “stertor” or “stertorous breathing” is extremely common amongst […]
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