Sleep Apnea

How does Myofunctional Therapy help with Sleep Apnea?

Myofunctional Therapy, or OMT, is intended to correct jaw alignment and underdevelopment, which can inhibit breathing and be quite painful for many. OMT has also been effective at treating other disorders related to the jaw, lips, or tongue, and that could impede normal, everyday activities, like chewing and sleep. So, how does Myofunctional Therapy help …

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Symptoms of Heart Disease are also Signs you may Have Sleep Apnea

February is National Heart Month, so now is a good time to be thinking about the symptoms of heart disease, and how to avoid potentially dangerous complications from heart disease. You may have some of these symptoms, but they may also be indicators of  sleep apnea. If you aren’t sleeping well, or you constantly suffer …

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CPAP Recall Update: Alternative Treatment to CPAP Machine

As of June 30, 2021, the FDA has issued multiple alerts to users of some types of Philips respironics ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines, all due to potential safety risks associated with these machines. These pieces of equipment all make use of polyester-based polyurethane foam for sound abatement, which helps muffle the sound and vibration …

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