With the launch of the iPhone 6 and the recent iOS 8 software upgrade, Apple once again has us in the palm of their hands. iOS 8 has some incredible new features including photo editing, iCloud Drive (allowing users to work on any file, anywhere), an intelligent keyboard, and more ways to share content. A […]
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Tolerating your CPAP mask is not impossible, it just requires taking some specific steps so that the change in treatment can be justified and covered by insurance. First and foremost, an ENT specialist should evaluate the upper airway to determine if there is any obstruction. If the doctor suspects you are at risk for sleep apnea, you
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In 2010, The American College of Chest Physicians published a study in the Chest Journal to determine how frequent Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is among combat veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD may develop after a person is exposed to one or more traumatic events, such as assault, warfare, serious injury, serious psychological trauma
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Is sleep apnea common among NFL players? Studies have indicated one-third of NFL players have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a disorder that creates serious health risks and increases the chance that players will be sleep deprived before they hit the ground running. New research suggests that the condition could slow a player’s reaction time by
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When you have a cold or an allergic reaction that causes your sinus passages to become inflamed and clogged, breathing through your nose becomes difficult and uncomfortable, especially at night. Here are 5 tips to ease your snoring: Sleep on your side. Snoring occurs when your tongue drops to the back of your throat when
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Sleep medicine is a growing field, but for many prospective patients, it is also an unknown one. There are several eOs Sleep Centers located around the country, including facilities right here in NYC. Not only do these facilities give patients access to some of the top-rated sleep apnea specialists in the country, they also help
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A new study first published in Laryngoscope online, (8/22/2014) aimed to evaluate the changes in the site of obstruction when patients with OSA changed their sleep position. The study was first presented at the Korean Rhinologic Society Meeting, Seoul, Korea and at the American Academy of Otolaryngology – HNS annual meeting, in Washington DC. The
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Published by The International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology – 08/14/2014 Clinical Article Researchers conducted a study to determine whether endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) results in appreciable sleep quality improvements in patients with CRS. Chronic Rhinosinusitis or Chronic Sinusitis is a condition that interferes with drainage and causes mucus to build up in the
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For CPAP Mask Users, customization is just around the corner Leslie Oliver Karpas, a former Industrial Designer, now founder and CEO of Metamason, a 3D printing startup in Pasadena, California believes that the effectiveness of many medical products can be dramatically increased with a customized fit for each patient. Karpas applied this premise to CPAP therapy and feels the
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Highlights of the 2008 publication by the ATS Journal Online Despite the numerous advancements in our understanding of the pathogenesis and clinical consequences of OSA, a majority of those affected remain undiagnosed. Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea is characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete collapse of the upper airway during sleep. The prevalence of
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