Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. This condition leads to various physical and cognitive developmental challenges. Individuals with Down syndrome are generally at an increased risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated…
Telemedicine has gained significant popularity and acceptance in various medical specialties, including sleep medicine. Below are some examples of its use: ADVANTAGES Remote Consultations: Telemedicine allows patients to have virtual consultations with sleep medicine specialists from the comfort of their own homes. Through video conferencing or telephonic communication, patients can discuss their symptoms, medical history,…
With RespiratoryEdu and SleepEdu partner, Mark Rasmus, MD. VIDEO SCRIPT We are giving a little summary of course production and how we work as a tightly knit group to find, discuss and review topics that might be of interest to you, our audience. First we consider our audience, which is predominantly Sleep Technologists, Respiratory Therapists…
Narcolepsy, a lifelong disorder, requires long-term treatment. It is often associated with multiple comorbidities, including significant cardiovascular conditions. One 2021 study published in Sleep was developed to estimate the incidence of cardiovascular comorbidities in adult patients with a narcolepsy diagnosis in the US.[i] Methods An administrative claims database was analyzed between January 2014 and June…
Insomnia is a common sleep abnormality. The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have added to the statistical incidence of insomnia as well. Medications are utilized as one method to treat insomnia, including the relatively new drug, Quviviq (daridorexant). In January 2022, the FDA approved this new insomnia medication. Quviviq (daridorexant) Daridorexant is an oral tablet that’s…
Telemedicine in pediatrics has become an important consideration since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, in an effort to reduce risk of illness to pediatric patients, their families, staff, and clinicians. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, few clinicians engaged in routine telemedicine visits because thorough examinations were difficult to perform; there was lack of consistent…
Symptoms Snoring is not the only tell-tale sign of a child who has OSA. It is not always present, particularly if the airway turbulence happens in the lower section of the upper airway behind or below the tongue. Children with OSA have noisy breathing, restlessness during sleep, and pauses in breathing, which results in fragmented…
Sleep Education Partners (Sleepedu.org) has been providing on-line education for respiratory therapists and sleep technologists for over 13 years. During that time, customer feedback indicated that those dually credentialed individuals were seeking an educational product that would apply to both credentialing organization requirements. To be specific, the individuals are credentialed by their state in respiratory…
Introduction Sleep bruxism is defined as the grinding of teeth during sleep. Unfortunately, sleep bruxism is more difficult for an individual to detect since it occurs during sleep. It has greater prevalence in children, adolescents, and young adults than adults. Specific statistics regarding incidence are difficult to determine due to the individuals’ lack of awareness,…
We all know that if we don’t get enough sleep, we are grouchy, tired, and generally miserable the next day. But in spite of knowing the consequences, we sleep less than we should. The long-term mental and physical abnormalities resulting from inadequate sleep are real and can place you body at great risk.