Download or read book Sleep Apnea and Your CPAP What You Should Know written by W. A. Stephens MHA and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-03 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I wrote this (e-book/paperback edition) to help all of the people out there with a CPAP machine, or in the process of getting a CPAP machine. I have been working for over 20 years with CPAP patients and their families. I have been fortunate to setup over 1000 patients in their home, my office, and on occasion in the hospital. In my opinion there are numerous patients that are not getting the correct initial therapy, or maintenance therapy they deserve during their treatment of their sleep apnea. The primary reasons, I have noticed are the following: 1) There are many home equipment companies that just want to make a buck; patient care is not there number one goal. 2) There are companies that don't have the experienced staff needed to manage CPAP therapy. Minimally, a trained Respiratory Therapist or Registered Nurse is the only person(s) that should be setting up your CPAP. 3) Lots of the patients do not completely understand how dangerous untreated sleep apnea can be. (Some) primary doctors are not explaining the seriousness of sleep apnea effectively, or unable to explain it to the patients in a manner they (the patient) would truly understand.
Download or read book Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy written by Nico de Vries and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2020-11-11 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive resource on the innovative use of DISE for obstructive sleep apnea Obstructive sleep apnea is the most prevalent sleep-related breathing disorder, impacting an estimated 1.36 billion people worldwide. In the past, OSA was almost exclusively treated with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), however, dynamic assessment of upper airway obstruction with Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) has been instrumental in developing efficacious alternatives. Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications by Nico de Vries, Ottavio Piccin, Olivier Vanderveken, and Claudio Vicini is the first textbook on DISE written by world-renowned sleep medicine pioneers. Twenty-four chapters feature contributions from an impressive group of multidisciplinary international experts. Foundational chapters encompass indications, contraindications, informed consent, organization and logistics, patient preparation, and drugs used in DISE. Subsequent chapters focus on treatment outcomes, the role of DISE in therapeutic decision making and upper airway stimulation, pediatric sleep endoscopy, craniofacial syndromes, advanced techniques, and more. Key Highlights Comprehensive video library highlights common and rare DISE findings A full spectrum of sleep disordered breathing and OSA topics, from historic to future perspectives Insightful clinical pearls on preventing errors and managing complications including concentric and epiglottis collapse Discussion of controversial DISE applications including oral appliances and positional and combination therapies This unique book is essential reading for otolaryngology residents, fellows, and surgeons. Clinicians in other specialties involved in sleep medicine will also benefit from this reference, including pulmonologists, neurologists, neurophysiologists, maxillofacial surgeons, and anesthesiologists.
Download or read book What is Sleep Apnea written by Oscar Arias and published by Oscar Arias. This book was released on 2014-06-20 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does this sound like you? * Falling asleep at work? * Tired all the time? * Easily irritated? * Spouse/room mates complain about your snoring? Then you may have sleep apnea! According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 18 million adults in America have sleep apnea, many of these people are unaware that they even have it! Untreated, sleep apnea can increase your risk for other serious medical conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, and even death! This book is an introduction to sleep apnea, you'll learn the symptoms, risks, and available treatments for sleep apnea. This book is a great resource for those who think that they (or a loved one) might have sleep apnea. We cover the treatements for sleep apena incuding CPAP therapy, Provent, and surgical options.
Download or read book Obstructive Sleep Apnea written by Clete A. Kushida and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-05-17 with total page 960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responding to the growing recognition of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) as a major medical condition and the emergence of exciting new therapies, this 2 volume source examines clinical features, characteristics, comorbidities, and impact of OSA on patient biological systems. Not to mention, diagnosis and treatment methods that include first-line and
Download or read book All You Need To Know About CPAP Therapy written by Lucia Galapon and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-04-24 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. For patients, sleep apnea is for life and this is the time to be proactive in your prescribed treatment therapy. This is a critical time as you begin CPAP therapy and the information you will be receiving is important yet may seem overwhelming; your brain may be overload. This is all new to you and so how will you know what questions to ask? This ebook is for the beginning CPAP user and explains in everyday terms how apnea occurs and how it affects the health, safety, and wellbeing of those who have it. This is not a technical book nor a medical book. It shares lessons from my years of experience helping people overcome their difficulty adapting to CPAP therapy for sleep apnea and tells you all the things I wish I could remember to tell everyone who comes through our lab. It discusses alternative treatments briefly and how to tell if you might benefit from one of them. It explains how CPAP works, why your doctor seems to prefer it and why it is so often the prescribed treatment, why it is sometimes very difficult to tolerate, and what you can do about it. It will give you the information to solve many of your problems with your CPAP and help you talk with your doctor about how to solve the others. But, again, it is for the beginner. If you have been struggling with CPAP for months or years you probably need personal attention from your local professionals.
Download or read book Questions Answers About Sleep Apnea written by Sudhansu Chokroverty and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a newly diagnosed patient with sleep apnea, or are a friend or relative or someone suffering from this disorder, this book offers help. The only text available to provide both the doctor's and patient's views, Questions Answers About Sleep Apnea gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about the symptoms and diagnosis of sleep apnea. Written by an expert on the subject, with "insider" commentary from actual patients, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone struggling with the medical, psychological, or emotional turmoil of this condition. Book jacket.
Download or read book Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea written by David N. F. Fairbanks and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2003 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely updated, this volume is a practical, authoritative guide to the diagnosis and management of sleep-related breathing disorders. This Third Edition provides a more comprehensive treatment approach, focusing on surgical treatment but recognizing the growing importance of medical management of snoring/sleep disorders. Noted experts in the fields of otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, pulmonology, and sleep medicine examine the pathophysiology of these disorders, their clinical presentations in adults and children, the diagnostic workup, and the latest and most effective drugs, devices, oral appliances, and surgical procedures. An in-depth discussion of patient selection and treatment decisions is also included.
Download or read book Improving Sleep written by and published by Harvard Health Publications. This book was released on 2010 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Snoring and Sleep Apne written by Ralph A. Pascualy and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snoring is the most common sign of sleep apnea, a potentially fatal disorder that affects approximately 12 million Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health. Untreated sleep apnea is associated with heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and premature death. It is a common cause of driving accidents and job impairment, as well as academic underachievement in children and adolescents. Snoring and Sleep Apnea is for people who have - or suspect that they have - sleep apnea. It is also written for their bed partners, families, and friends, and for health care professionals involved in sleep apnea management. This extensively revised and expanded fourth edition covers causes, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical techniques as well as the pros and cons of specific therapies. Readers will learn: When snoring is a sign of sleep apnea; Why snoring and sleep apnea are dangerous to your health; Who should see a sleep specialist; Where to find an accredited sleep disorder center; The latest treatments and how to feel better fast NEW and expanded topics in this edition include: Advances in CPAP and other key treatments; A new chapter on women and sleep apnea; Managing children and adolescents with sleep apnea; The latest statistics on the impact of sleep apnea on obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better will educate readers and help them receive the diagnostic tests and effective treatment they need to live full and healthy lives.
Download or read book Sleep Apnea and Snoring written by Michael Friedman, MD and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-10-30 with total page 471 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, a multi-disciplinary approach that covers both the surgical and non-surgical interventions for sleep apnea and snoring. From the editor of Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology, this new reference will quickly become the standard in surgery for this key area within otolaryngology. ., Full-color line drawings illustrate key concepts and create a comprehensive way of learning surgical techniques. Provides consistent, templated chapters and a contemporary, full-color format for quick, easy access to the most up-to-date surgical and non surgical interventions for sleep apnea and snoring. Includes contributions from leaders in neurology, pulmonology, psychiatry, otolaryngology, and oral & maxillofacial surgery. to create a truly multi-disciplinary approach. Covers new and innovative procedures including ZPP (Zeta palatopharyngoplasty), Transpalatal Advancement Pharyngoplasty and Minimally invasive submucosal glossectomy Details when and why surgery is necessary, and how to perform a successful operation for snoring and sleep apnea.
Download or read book Common Pitfalls in Sleep Medicine written by Ronald D. Chervin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unrecognized sleep disorders can shorten lives, promote hypertension, augment risk for diabetes, exacerbate metabolic syndrome, increase overall medical care costs, impair cognition, cause motor vehicle crashes, reduce workplace productivity, and greatly diminish quality of life. Sleep problems are among the most common complaints that patients bring to their clinicians, but little medical training is devoted to the field and so sleep disorders tend to remain undiagnosed for many years. The case-based chapters in this book highlight key points and pitfalls in a readable, easily assimilated, and memorable format that should improve a clinician's ability to address, investigate, and manage common sleep disorders. The cases illustrate how clinical skill and occasional wisdom can complement data obtained from laboratory testing. Common Pitfalls in Sleep Medicine will be of particular interest to clinicians and trainees in sleep medicine, neurology, internal medicine, family medicine, pulmonary medicine, otolaryngology, psychiatry, and psychology.
Download or read book The Mystery of Sleep written by Meir Kryger and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative and accessible guide to what happens when we shut our eyes at night We spend a third of our lives in bed, but how much do we really understand about how sleep affects us? In the past forty years, scientists have discovered that our sleep (or lack of it) can affect nearly every aspect of our waking lives. Poor sleep could be a sign of a disease, the result of a vitamin or iron deficiency, or the cause of numerous other problems, both sleeping and waking. Yet many people, even medical personnel, are unaware of the dangers of poor sleep. Enter Dr. Meir Kryger, a world authority on the science of sleep, with a comprehensive guide to the mysteries of slumber that combines detailed case studies, helpful tables, illustrations, and pragmatic advice. Everyone needs a good night’s sleep, and many of us will experience some difficulty sleeping or staying awake over the course of our lifetimes (or know someone who does). Kryger’s comprehensive text is a much-needed resource for insomniacs; for those who snore, can’t stay awake, or experience disturbing dreams; and for the simply curious. Uniquely wide ranging, The Mystery of Sleep is more than a handbook; it is a guide to the world of sleep and the mysterious disorders that affect it.
Download or read book Sleep Apnea the Phantom of the Night written by Thomas Scott Johnson and published by New Technology Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sleep Apnea Cured in Three Steps written by Tim Mulligan and published by Casa Fuerte LLC. This book was released on with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Say Goodbye to Your CPAP and Sleep Apnea! “It is a common experience that a problem difficult at night is resolved in the morning after the committee of sleep has worked on it.” – John Steinbeck Inside this book are proven natural treatments that will help you say goodbye to your continuous positive air pressure machine (CPAP) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Experience much-needed sleep with the valuable exercises and lifestyle plans contained here that eliminate OSA, reduce snoring and provide weight loss and other health benefits. Inside are the three main strategies that control and treat your sleep apnea: throat/tongue (oropharyngeal) exercises, weight loss strategies, and exercise programs from the medical studies that have successfully treated OSA. This book is mainly written for those OSA sufferers who were prescribed a CPAP machine but found that they couldn’t wear the device due to the claustrophobic and confining nature of the mask. The author experienced this problem with his CPAP and became determined to research alternative, natural remedies for sleep apnea that can be performed by anyone in the comfort of their home. Those remedies are presented here along with references to the medical studies from which they came. If you were prescribed a CPAP but can’t or won’t use it for one reason or another this book is for you! If you are tired of being tired from lack of sleep and want to say goodbye to your sleep apnea this book is for you! If you want to preserve your health and eliminate both your CPAP and sleep apnea this book is for you! Inside the Book Proven Oropharyngeal Exercises That Eliminate OSA Weight Loss Tricks That Reduce Fat and Excess Tissue that Blocks Your Airway During Sleep Specific Cardiovascular and Muscle Training Routines medically-demonstrated to decrease or wipe out your OSA Explanations of why we get sleep apnea Details of how the body loses weight which helps us breathe and sleep better The evolution of sleep apnea treatments throughout the years A sample Day for the sufferer showing him/her how to Use the Three Proven Sleep Apnea Stoppers
Download or read book The Quick and Easy Sleep Apnea Book written by Gautam Soparkar and published by Gautam Soparkar, MD. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have sleep apnea, think you might have it, or know someone who does, this award-winning book is for you! Sleep apnea is a relatively new subject in health care. It is very common and is associated with many other medical conditions, particularly high blood pressure, heart disease, and strokes. However, awareness about sleep apnea is lacking, and misconceptions are common. It is very easy to pass off the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea. Most people with this condition don't even know they have it. This is very unfortunate because effective, even life-transforming, treatment is available. The consequences of untreated sleep apnea are wide-ranging and can be devastating. This book is a concise, illustrated, practical, and readable guide to this common and potentially serious condition. The reader will learn about when to suspect sleep apnea, what other conditions are linked to it, why it is important to detect it, how to get tested for it, and what to expect if treatment is required. The book is written by a doctor who is involved in the care of patients with sleep apnea and many of the health problems that go with it.
Download or read book Let s Talk about Sleep written by Daniel A. Barone and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-01-15 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: News about sleep is everywhere we turn, and the statistics are numbing: Some 50-70 million Americans are affected by chronic sleep disorders and intermittent sleep problems; an estimated 30-35% of adults complain of insomnia; one in every 25 Americans takes a prescription sleep medication; more than a third of American adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis; sleep disorders account for an estimated $16 billion in medical costs each year, plus indirect costs due to missed days of work, decreased productivity and related factors. And questions abound: why do we need to sleep at all? What happens when we sleep? What happens to the brain? We know the brain is active when we sleep, but what about the mind? And what are dreams? An accessible and lively take on sleep, this book provides answers to those and other key questions. Along the way, it highlights the lessons a well-known neurologist has learned and what he shares with his patients on a daily basis. It discusses — in terms everyone can understand — what we know about sleep, what can go wrong with it, and what we can do to fix it. It also delves into what some of the great scientists and spiritual teachers have told us about sleep. The book is packed with useful information and suggestions that will improve all aspects of readers’ lives.
Download or read book The Power of When written by Michael Breus and published by Little, Brown Spark. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the best time to do everything -- from drink your coffee to have sex or go for a run -- according to your body's chronotype. Most advice centers on what to do, or how to do it, and ignores the when of success. But exciting new research proves there is a right time to do just about everything, based on our biology and hormones. As Dr. Michael Breus proves in The Power Of When, working with your body's inner clock for maximum health, happiness, and productivity is easy, exciting, and fun. The Power Of When presents a groundbreaking program for getting back in sync with your natural rhythm by making minor changes to your daily routine. After you've taken Dr. Breus's comprehensive Bio-Time Quiz to figure out your chronotype (are you a Bear, Lion, Dolphin or Wolf?), you'll find out the best time to do over 50 different activities. Featuring a foreword by Mehmet C. Oz, MD, and packed with fascinating facts, fun personality quizzes, and easy-to-follow guidelines, The Power Of When is the ultimate "lifehack" to help you achieve your goals.
