Doctor Steven Y. Park, MD | New York, NY | Integrative Solutions for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, and Snoring » Expert Interviews http://doctorstevenpark.com How You Can Breathe Better, Sleep Better, And Live Better1 Mon, 14 May 2012 10:05:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Expert Interview: Dr. Ted Belfor on “Developing the Face and The Airway with a Removable Dental Appliance: The Homeoblock” http://doctorstevenpark.com/expert-interview-dr-ted-belfor-on-developing-the-face-and-the-airway-with-a-removable-dental-appliance-the-homeoblock http://doctorstevenpark.com/expert-interview-dr-ted-belfor-on-developing-the-face-and-the-airway-with-a-removable-dental-appliance-the-homeoblock#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 03:13:47 +0000 Steven Park http://doctorstevenpark.com/?p=7221 Please join me on Tuesday, May 29th, at 8PM Eastern for my next Expert Interview. This month, Dr. Ted Belfor will give a presentation on “Developing the Face and The Airway with a Removable Dental Appliance: The Homeoblock”.

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Dr. Emerson Wickwire currently serves as Sleep Medicine Program Director at Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Associates in Columbia, Maryland. He also holds the rank of Assistant Professor, part-time, at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in sleep. Dr. Wickwire is board certified both in behavioral sleep medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and in cognitive and behavioral psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He is a pioneer in interdisciplinary approaches to sleep medicine and maximizing human performance.

 In this interview, Dr. Wickwire shares his wisdom about comprehensive approaches to managing sleep apnea, including cognitive-behavioral treatment to maximize success with CPAP .

 Some of the questions include: 

 What are cognitive-behavioral treatments (CBT)?

 Have cognitive-behavioral treatments been applied to sleep disorders?

 What is the psychology of sleep apnea?

 What factors influence PAP use?

 What are Wickwire’s Four Pillars of CPAP Success?

 What is a PAP adherence risk profile?

 What CBT interventions have been tested to improve PAP adherence?

 And much more…

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In this Ask Dr. Park Teleseminar, I answer the following questions:

- I’ve had my CPAP machine for 5 years. Should I undergo another sleep study to see if anything has changed?

- Does palatal expansion work for people over 60?

- What do you think about Provent therapy?

- Is it possible to have a dental device lose its’ effectiveness without any weight gain?

- What’s your vision in the multidisciplinary approach to OSA treatment and comorbididies?

- Will restorative breathing correct OSA cases previously recommended for surgery?

- Can sleeping on your side be OK for sleep apnea?

- A recent Chinese study reported OSA in 27% of 5 to 12 year olds. In view of the obesity epidemic here in the US, is the incidence here in the US at least as high, if not higher?

- Should a person’s stuffy nose be addressed before OSA therapy?

- Does CPAP create “dependence,” so that surgical options later on may not work as well due to a weakened diaphragm  or other muscles for breathing?

- Your opinion on the new implants (Pillar and hypoglossal nerve stimulation)

- Does sleeping on a 45 degree incline help with obstructive sleep apnea?

- What can be done to reduce the number of “getups” each night?

- What percentage of OSA is due to tongue collapse (vs. soft palate)?

And much, much more.

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“Restoring Breathing for a Good Night Sleep”

In this program, Lois reveals:

- The physiology and biomechanics of optimal breathing
- Why exclusive nasal breathing is a must
- Ways to open up your  nose without prescription medications
- How to receive a free brochure on Restorative Breathing techniques
- And much more…

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Some of the questions I answer include:

- Why are women light sleepers?

- How is sleep different in women compared to men?

- How can I go back to sleep if I wake up in the middle of the night?

- Will estrogen supplements help with sleep?

- What’s the difference between bio-identical and synthetic hormones and how do they affect sleep?

- How does estrogen dominance cause sleep problems?

- What causes throat pain just before your periods?

- How can hypertension and diabetes be prevented during pregnancy?

- Which hormone is responsible for sleep problems during menopause?

- And much more….

 

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#1.  What can I do about skin irritation/breakdown on my nose/face?

#2. How can I stop the pressure leaks, & are there options for mask discomfort?

#3.  I feel like I cannot exhale against the pressure, what can I do?

#4. Do I have any options if I cannot tolerate the pressure during inhalation and exhalation?

#5.  Why am I waking up with my mask off next to me?

#6.  What can I do about dryness/dry mouth?

#7. What if I do not feel better, even with wearing CPAP every night?

And many more…

 

Topic: Expert Help For Your CPAP Problems with Nicole Garrison of Philips Respironics

 

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– How to find the right surgeon

– The most common misconception about sleep apnea surgery

– Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: What you must know

– What is surgical success?

– Pros and cons of surgery

– Information about tongue base procedures: genioglossus advancement, hyoid suspension, Repose suture suspension, Coblation tongue reduction, Robotic surgery, hypoglossal nerve stimulation, maxillo-mandibular advancement, tracheotomy.

– And much more….

 

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Some of the topics and questions she covers are:

  • “If I sleep in on the weekend, does it make up for the lost sleep over the week?”
  • “I’m so tired when I’m on the couch at night, but when I hit the pillow, my mind starts racing and I can’t fall asleep. Why?”
  • The importance of scheduling in time for sleep as well as wind-down time beforehand
  • Proper timing of exercise to help with better sleep
  • Misuse of alcohol as a sleep aid
  • Smoking – effects on sleep
  • Caffeine – how/when to use it and when not to
  • And lots more

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In this teleseminar, I reveal:

  • Why all modern humans stop breathing intermittently while sleeping
  • 3 key anatomic concepts that makes everyone susceptible to sleep apnea
  • 7 common surgical procedures that can worsen or uncover obstructive sleep apnea
  • 5 simple steps to better breathing and better sleep
  • 5 ways to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
  • What you MUST do first before trying to lose weight.

Topic:  Ask Dr. Park: Sleep & Breathing: The 2 Keys to Optimal Health

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