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September 27, 2019January 30, 2021

Is heartburn and reflux a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea?

Heart burn (GERD). There is some controversy over this – but anecdotally I have seen this far too frequently to believe it to be just a co-incidence.

As the airway closes the diaphragm is still dropping to pull in outside air – but due to the obstruction, it can’t, so it causes the chest pressure to drop, potentially pulling up acid from the stomach.

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September 20, 2019January 30, 2021

Can Sleep affect Jaw and Airway Development?

Development – it works both ways!

Abstract: Sleep disordered breathing can start early, it frequently affects children and can affect the development of the face and jaws (a longer face, narrower dental arch and palate). As this develops it affects the workings or physiology of the jaws and breathing increases the risk of SDB worsening, in other words there is a bi-directional relationship to SDB and jaw and face development. Continue reading “Can Sleep affect Jaw and Airway Development?”

September 13, 2019January 30, 2021

Can Snoring caused damaged throat nerves?

Does Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) damage Upper Airway Motor nerves?

Snoring is a form of sleep disordered breathing, but far from just being a benign nuisance to the bedpartner, we know of its association with various other diseases especially stroke. But is it possible that snoring can become a viscous cycle upon itself?

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September 6, 2019January 30, 2021

Does obstructive Sleep Apnea cause Pain?

Pain is a personal experience and can’t be experienced by another. We all know what its like to be told to claiming pain, “its not that bad” or worse still, “no it doesn’t”.

It still amazes me that we as healthcare professionals still say this. Pain is definitely associated with poor sleep, but why?

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August 29, 2019January 30, 2021

How is Obstructive Sleep Apnea diagnosed?

Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) – how is it diagnosed?

Sleep disordered breathing, which includes snoring, obstructive sleep apnea and UARS, continues to be poorly screened, diagnosed and managed – in this post, we discuss how it can be diagnosed.

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