Nov 26, 2019
In today’s episode of the “Healthy Sleep Revolution” podcast, Dr. Dassani is delighted to address the questions and concerns which many listeners have raised regarding the causes and symptoms of sleep apnea as well as the options available to those suffering from it.
Episode Highlights:
Quotes:
“These are kids that so commonly get diagnosed with ADHD, have a hard time focusing at school, they have a hard time following directions.”
“In adults, the most common cause of obstructive sleep apnea is excessive weight and obesity, especially around the neck.”
“In children, we know that the causes of obstructive sleep apnea are often enlarged tonsils and adenoids.”
“Unfortunately, with the rise in childhood obesity, we tend to see that as a causative factor as well for obstructive sleep apnea.”
“Regardless of the age, we know that untreated obstructive sleep apnea does lead to pretty serious complications.”
“A sleep study…is the only way we can diagnose whether or not a person has sleep apnea.”
“In adults, the gold standard for treating sleep apnea is a CPAP...a lot of the folks that are unable to tolerate their CPAP can absolutely be fitted with an oral appliance.”
“This has to be a multi-pronged approach towards treating the patient and addressing what they need.”
Links:
Dassani Dentistry homepage: https://www.dassanidentistry.com
Podigy homepage: https://podigy.co/