If Your Mouth Could Talk by Kami Hoss

Author:Kami Hoss
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781637740378
Publisher: BenBella Books
Published: 2021-12-25T00:00:00+00:00

TREATMENT OF SDB IN ADULTS

Remember, when left untreated, OSA can take 12 to 15 years off your life. That’s worse than smoking or diabetes.80, 81 Sleep apnea has been coined the “not-so-silent killer,” raising premature death risk by 46 percent.82 It’s never too late to take care of yourself. It’s never too late to start eating healthy or start exercising. It’s also never too late to improve your oral health so that you can breathe better and sleep better, no matter how old you are. You can’t go back in time, but every day that passes is another missed opportunity to give yourself a better, longer life.

Remember that it is important that bed partners are part of the diagnosis and treatment planning of SDB, since they have both a vested interest in your health and unique insight into your symptoms. During your sleep consult, a qualified dentist or physician will review your medical history along with any oral or physical signs or symptoms. They will also evaluate the airway and may recommend a sleep study.

You can do a sleep study at home or in a sleep lab. Home studies map a typical night’s sleep but offer fewer details and insight. Lab studies (polysomnography) are more detailed studies, but the night of sleep is less typical. You need to consult with a qualified dentist or physician to determine which will work better for you.

Once all the data are gathered, your sleep physician will recommend treatment options. It is important that you discuss your choices with your doctor and dentist. Compliance will be a key factor in determining which option will work best for you.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.