Sleep Group Solutions Promote Awareness of Sleep Apnea Treatment During National Sleep Awareness Week from March 2-9, 2014
Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 28, 2014 -- In support of National Sleep Awareness Week media outlets across the country are running special programing and raising awareness of sleep disorders. With over 80 Million people undiagnosed with OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) it's assumed more physicians would implement greater OSA treatments in their practices. Interestingly enough, dentists are among the small group of practitioners stepping up, to take on the sleepy killer, OSA. Dental Continuing Education company, Sleep Group Solutions and Dental Sleep Medicine Expert, Dr. Michael Hnat, release the top ten signs and symptoms of sleep apnea.
“In sleep apnea chronic, low oxygen levels in the blood stress brain and heart function,” explains Dr. Michael Hnat a dentist from Pennsylvania who treats and screens for Sleep Apnea in his general dentist practice, Progressive Dental Solutions. “Research indicates that ninety-percent of individuals with the disease (OSA) are still undiagnosed. Dentists-qualified in sleep medicine-can custom fabricate a simple device worn over the teeth that keeps the tongue from blocking the airway allowing for adequate breathing and oxygen levels while asleep.” comments Dr. Hnat on his treatment of OSA. Sleep Apnea is a dangerous disorder which comes with some serious side effects that span from heart attack to death. Dr. Hnat emphasizes the importance of getting screened by your general dentist or Sleep Doctor as the first line of defense. If you’re not sure you, or your bed partner have OSA, Dr. Hnat has composed a list of symptoms and signs to look out for.
Dr. Hnat’s list of top 10 signs you may have OSA, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (in no particular order):
Snoring
Daytime Fatigue and sleepiness
Obesity
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Repeated awakenings during sleep
Depression
Irritability
Headaches
Decreased Concentration, focus and memory loss
Rapid Heartbeat
If you have any of the symptoms listed above, consider scheduling an appointment with your doctor or dentist. From your first appointment with your dentist/doctor a take home sleep test will be given to ensure apnea is present. From there a Board Certified ENT or Sleep Doctor will interpret the sleep study and communicate with your dentist, the diagnosis. “My interpretation of the home sleep study or one done in a sleep lab establishes the diagnosis and helps guide treatment. Both my Dental colleagues and I follow the recommended guidelines which suggest oral appliances and in some cases CPAP for patients with mild to moderately severe sleep apnea,” says Dr. Greg Carnevale, an Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon and Sleep Medicine specialist who works closely with his Dental Sleep Medicine colleagues to help diagnose and treat sleep apnea patients.
If your current physician is not treating for sleep in house, please log onto 1800SleepLab to find a clinician screening and treating near you.
About Dr. Gregory Carnevale
Gregory G. Carnevale, M.D., F.A.A.O.A. is a board certified physician in the specialty of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy. His practice, Finger Lakes Allergy Clinic is located in Geneva New York. He received his medical education at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Syracuse, NY, where he received his Doctor of Medicine Degree, completed a year of General Surgery and four years of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree, Cum Laude, from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. Dr. Carnevale is licensed to practice medicine and surgery in both New York State and Florida. Dr. Carnevale is also Managing Partner at InterpStudies.com.
About Dr. Hnat and Progressive Dental Solutions
Michael F. Hnat, D.M.D. has advanced training and certifications in the field of dental sleep medicine. An integral focus of his McMurray practice is oral sleep appliance therapy. He is an active member of The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and member and preferred provider clinic from Sleep Group Solutions – national medical dental sleep medicine network. For more information visit ProgressiveDentalSolutions.com or call 724-942-5630.
About Sleep Group Solutions
Sleep Group Solutions is an airway diagnostic technology company serving the needs of physicians and dentists interested in screening, diagnosing and treating sleep apnea and other upper airway disorders. Sleep Group Solutions offers the latest screening and diagnostic equipment solutions for patients with allergy, sinus congestion, rhinitis, deviated septum, nasal polyps, snoring and sleep apnea. SGS offers the most comprehensive dental sleep medicine CE seminars in the industry focused on teaching dentists the protocols needed to make the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea part of their practice. Sleep Group Solutions offers sleep study interpretation, oral appliances (Norad Boil & Bite, Respire), online directory 1800SleepLab.com and online marketing for CPAP Intolerant patients. SGS is the manufacturer of the Eccovision Systems Rhinometer and Pharyngometer, and offers Home Sleep Testing devices from Watermark Medical.
Holly Jordano, Sleep Group Solutions, http://www.SleepGroupSolutions.com, +1 (305) 830-0327 Ext: 404, [email protected]
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