Part 2
Drugs, alcohol, and caffeine worsen OSA symptoms
TRUE. Absolutely! Many drugs including Benzodiazepines, Opioids, and Viagra can cause OSA symptoms to worsen. We do not recommend any alcohol within 4 hours before and any caffeine 6 hours before bedtime.
Children are too young to have OSA
FALSE. Many children suffer from OSA. If a child exhibits some of the signs listed above, please contact your sleep health professional. Unlike adults, many OSA children may exhibit signs of ADHD and could be incorrectly given medication. OSA in children can cause delayed physical and mental growth. Many parents have reported that their child’s behavior and grades have improved following proper treatment. It is also very important to note that the growth and development of the face of an OSA child can be affected because mouth breathing does not allow for proper palate arch formation. These children tend to develop long and narrow faces. Following completion of growth and development, this becomes permanent unless corrected by surgery. If a child is still growing, treatment for OSA along with proper Orthodontic treatment may correct these developmental abnormalities.
Medical insurances may cover oral appliance therapy
TRUE. Many medical insurances, including PPOs and Medicare cover a portion if not all of oral appliance therapy under durable medical equipment. For more information, please contact us.
There are many other sleep disorders besides OSA that could explain patient signs and symptoms
TRUE. That is why Polysomnography performed in a sleep laboratory is considered the gold standard for diagnosing sleep disorders. Other sleep tests, such as home ambulatory tests and pulse oximetry does not test for sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, Restless Leg Syndrom (RLS), and Central Sleep Apnea (CSA). However, OSA is the most common sleep related breathing disorder.
Premier Sleep Solutions provides professional dental sleep medicine treatment in conjunction with your physician. Please contact us for further information on the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. info@premiersleepsolutions; (435)674-2100.