Link between autoimmune disease and sleep apnea

We just came across some interesting news! There is a new link between autoimmune disease and sleep apnea. People who deal with sleep apnea also suffer from autoimmune disease. Many different ailments such as Fibromyalgia, Celiac or gluten sensitivies, Graves disease and Lupus  are associated with autoimmune deficiency. Studies are showing that sleep apnea is prevalent especially in those who suffer from Fibromyalgia. Please read the blog below for more information.

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Sleep_Apnea/forum/18850737-sleep-apnea-fibro-and

If you suffer from one or more autoimmune diseases, take note: are you suffering with sleep apnea? If so, make an appointment with us today. Call (630) 369-5508 and let us help you break the link between autoimmune disease and sleep apnea in your life.

Dental Sleep and TMD Center of Illinois, a premiere snoring and apnea treatment center in Naperville, has been providing the CPAP alternative treatment of Oral Appliance Therapy for over 15 years successfully. We are extremely passionate in helping individuals that have been struggling with CPAP therapy in Naperville, Lisle, Aurora, Bolingbrook and surrounding Chicago suburbs. For more information on this physician-recommended treatment option, visit www.TiredOfSnoring.com or call us at (630)369-5508.

Oral Appliance Therapy can be the perfect gift! An older gentlemen wanted to give his wife the gift of  NO MORE SNORING. So he came to Dental Sleep and TMD Center of Illinois for treatment of his sleep apnea to surprise his wife. He got an oral appliance to control his snoring.

Let us help you give the perfect gift of no more snoring to your loved one. Call us at (630) 369-5508.

Dental Sleep and TMD Center of Illinois, a premiere snoring and apnea treatment center in Naperville, has been providing the CPAP alternative treatment of Oral Appliance Therapy for over 15 years successfully. We are extremely passionate in helping individuals that have been struggling with CPAP therapy in Naperville, Lisle, Aurora, Bolingbrook and surrounding Chicago suburbs. For more information on this physician-recommended treatment option, visit www.TiredOfSnoring.com or call us at (630)369-5508.

Important! Snoring is a health risk!

Snoring is a health risk! Are you embarrassed or annoyed by your own snoring or someone else’s snoring? Do you snicker when people talk about snoring? It is no laughing matter! People who snore may have a medical condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Severe OSA patients have a 40% greater chance of dying earlier than their peers. It’s time to do something about it!

Here are 11 health risks linked to snoring and apnea.

• Stroke – The intensity of snoring and apnea can lead to risk of carotid atherosclerosis.
• Heart disease – We know apnea is linked to cardiovascular problems such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and possible heart attacks.
• Arrhythmias – Long term snoring can develop irregular heart rhythm or arrhythmia.
• Gerd – Throat closure during apnea causes pressure changes that can suck the contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus.
• Injury – Sleep deprivation can cause driving accidents.
• Mental – Sometimes just crankiness is witnessed, but all too often so is depression and anxiety.
• Headaches – Habitual snorers are likely to have morning headaches.
• Nocturia – Bathroom breaks two or more times during the night is called nocturia.
• Less satisfaction – Men who snore loudly and have OSA have higher levels of impotence.
• Fetal complications – Pregnant women who snore can have an increased risk of fetal complications.
• Excess weight – Half of overweight people have sleep apnea.

Is this post your wake-up call? If you snore, it’s important that you to talk to your physician today. It may add years to your life!

Can you get snoring treated and paid for with medical insurance? The quick answer – it depends.

You have options to get snoring treated and paid for

Snoring is often a sign of a more serious condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).  During obstructive sleep apnea, pauses or stoppages in breathing during sleep lead to oxygen starvation to vital organs. Treatments for OSA are most often covered under medical insurance guideline for reimbursements.  Some insurances may have a “minimum” amount of severity that they will begin coverage.

We have also seen (although far less common) some medical carriers have benefit coverage for upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) or primary snoring depending on the severity of symptoms. These symptoms may include excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). UARS and primary snoring are conditions that during a sleep evaluation patients did not “score” enough to reach the mild diagnosis range.  These patients may still in fact have apnea events (stoppages or pauses in breathing), just not enough to reach that number which classifies them as “mild” OSA.

Our practice has over 17 years of experience in workup with snoring and apnea patients.  We would be more than happy to screen your oral cavity, discuss possible treatment options and refer you to appropriate medical providers as needed to get your snoring resolved.

Dental Sleep and TMD Center of Illinois, a premiere snoring and apnea treatment center in Naperville, has been providing the CPAP alternative treatment of oral appliance therapy for over 17 years successfully.  We are extremely passionate in helping individuals that have been struggling with CPAP therapy in Naperville, Lisle, Aurora, Bolingbrook and surrounding Chicago suburbs.  For more information on this physician-recommended treatment option. visit www.TiredOfSnoring.com or call us at (630) 369-5508.

Are your dinner time choices keeping you awake at night?

Are your dinnertime choices keeping you awake at night? Making right choices at the dinner table may help you sleep better. What you eat before bedtime could become problematic. We all know how important sleep is to our overall health. Late night snacks or high fatty foods may keep you awake at night and leave you feeling groggy and fatigued the next day.

Steaks and chops are delicious, but they are high in fat, especially when they are laden with gravies and sauces. Ice cream hits the spot, but again, it is so high in fat. What about a glass of wine or a cocktail? Yes, alcohol can be problematic, too. If you happen to suffer with acid reflux at night, stay clear of tomatoes.

These 5 food items eaten at dinner time will rob you of shut eye and could keep you awake at night:

1. Beef, fatty meats
2. Ice Cream
3. Alcoholic beverages
4. Chocolate
5. Desserts high in sugar

For more information, click on the link below. Please read the full article.
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/blogs/editor/2013/11/sleep-better-foods-that-are-keeping-you-up-at-night.html?mbid=synd_foxfood

photo credit to Epicurious

Dental Sleep and TMD Center of Illinois, a premiere snoring and apnea treatment center in Naperville, has been providing the CPAP alternative treatment of Oral Appliance Therapy successfully for over 15 years. We are extremely passionate in helping individuals that have been struggling with CPAP therapy in Naperville, Lisle, Aurora, Bolingbrook and surrounding Chicago suburbs. For more information on this physician-recommended treatment, call us at (630) 369-5508.