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Changes in Site of Obstruction in OSA Patients According to Sleep Position
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 […]
Read MoreNew Study Finds Sleep & Quality of Life Improvements After Sinus Surgery
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 […]
Read MoreCustomization of CPAP Masks
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 […]
Read MoreThe Epidemiology of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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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What Are The Best Ways To Stop Snoring?
Looking For Ways Stop Snoring? People come to sleep centers for a number of reasons. Usually somewhere on that list of reasons is snoring. Patients always ask, what are the best ways to stop snoring? There are a few natural remedies they can try out at home. If these remedies eliminate the problem, a visit […]
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