Blog List – Modern
Lessons Learned about Airway and Respiratory Illness at the World Trade Center
There are few events in our collective consciousness that have united us as a country like the events of 9/11. Everyone knows where they were on the day, what they were doing and how they felt. Lessons learned by early responders on that day have taught us a great deal about dealing with disaster an...
Bad Cholesterol linked to increased pediatric asthma and airway obstruction
Blood lipid profiles are associated with childhood asthma, airway obstruction, bronchial responsiveness, and aeroallergen sensitization, researchers from Denmark report. Dr. Hans Bisgaard from the University of Copenhagen told Reuters Health by email that he was surprised by the “significant associa...
Could the CPAP machine really be the dirtiest place in the home?
CPAP machine may not be the first item that comes to mind when you consider the dirtiest surfaces in your household. But scientists say that some of the filthiest places in our home are where we would least expect. Take a minute to think – What is the dirtiest surface in your home? Is it the door kn...
ResMed Narval CC Case Study: Size Matters!
One of the most intriguing features of the ResMed Narval CC is its small footprint. I find most patient’s transitioning from an acrylic appliance frequently comment on both the small size and the increase in comfort, as compared to their previous appliance. But what about new patients to Oral Applia...
Treatment Acceptance Based on Patient Qualification- The Predictor Device®
Over the last 20 years there has been an ever increasing use of oral appliances for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and sleep disordered breathing (SDB). In Scandinavian countries the preferred interventional therapy for the mild to moderate sleep apnea patient has been an oral applia...
Sleep Diagnostics Industry Overview
Sleep awareness has blossomed over the last decade, and it’s hard to find anyone who believes the market is anywhere near its peak. Consumers and members of the medical community increasingly agree that better sleep is a must for improved overall health. With all that positivity, Jeremy Andra still ...
Not all that wheezes is asthma (or COPD)!
How is it possible, with supporting literature, along MD groups like American Medical Association (AMA) and even government sponsored spirometry initiatives National Quality Forum (NQF) 0091 COPD Spirometry Evalution (1) stating that spirometry has to be done to “prove” Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...