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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment - cont.
How do I know if I have OSA?
The best way to find out if you suffer from sleep apnea is to have a sleep study conducted either in a hospital or in your home. There are several symptoms of OSA which include:
- Decreased sex drive
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Poor concentration/memory
- Depression
- Morning headaches
- Gastro-esophageal reflux
- Sore, dry throat on waking
- Being accident prone
- Increased cholesterol
- Hypertension
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Consequences of OSA
The consequences of OSA can be very serious and include an increased risk in motor vehicle and work related accidents and poor job performance. It can also lead to family tension, an irritated bed partner and a general decrease in the quality of life.
The Epworth Sleepiness Test
Take the Epworth Sleepiness test to see whether you may have a problem with daytime sleepiness.
How severe is my OSA?
The severity of OSA is measured by three variables:
Blood oxygen level, the presence of daytime sleepiness and the number of apneic episodes per hour-also known as an Apnea/Hypopnea Index (AHI).
An AHI of 5-15/hr is considered mild sleep apnea.
An AHI of 16-30/hr is considered moderate sleep apnea
An AHI of +30/hr is considered severe
Just wanted you to know how much I appreciate the SomnoMed. I was initially a bit skeptical about how great it was going to be. I had no idea. I stopped snoring the first night, and couldn't wait to go to sleep on the second night so I could use it again. By the fourth night, I was sleeping "like a baby" and haven't had that kind of sleep in years.
I never really got used to the CPAP and dreaded having to wear it for fear that I should choke in my sleep. It was so annoying to not only me, but my husband. I think the snoring was better to listen to.
I have been enjoying wonderful sleep, and wake up refreshed, and full of great ideas that I seemed to figure out in my sleep. You mentioned that I wasn't getting much REM sleep. Well, if the dreams are any indication, I'm right into it and enjoying the most restful nights.
Thank you again for your very honest description of the SomnoMed. You didn't pressure me into getting it, and yo and your staff have been so helpful answering even my strangest questions. I especially enjoyed going through the TSA recently without having to carry that heavy CPAP machine and feeling as though I was smuggling some kind of contraband. My SomnoDent goes along without any problems.
Suzanne Miller
We serve patients in the following South Florida cities within Broward, Miami Dade and Palm Beach County:
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Boca Raton Coconut Creek Cooper City Coral Springs Dania Beach Davie Delray Beach Deerfield Beach Fort Lauderdale |
Hallandale Beach Hillsboro Beach Hollywood Lauderhill Lauderdale Lakes Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Lazy Lake Lighthouse Point Margate |
Miami Miramar North Lauderdale Oakland Park Parkland Pembroke Park Pembroke Pines Plantation Pompano Beach |
Sea Ranch Lakes Southwest Ranches Sunrise Tamarac Weston West Park West Palm Beach Wilton Manors |
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