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Posted on November 11, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Are There Alternatives to a Tonsillectomy for Pediatric OSA?
For many pediatricians, a Tonsillectomy and Adenectomy is the first line of treatment for a child with obstructive sleep apnea. But is it always a necessary treatment? ...
Continue ReadingPosted on January 05, 2021
Meghna Dassani DMD
Can My Child Do Telemedicine for Sleep Problems?
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents have learned to love telemedicine. Telemedicine keeps kids out of offices where they might catch a virus, i...
Continue ReadingPosted on March 02, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
My Child has Symptoms of Sleep Apnea, but Her Tonsils and Adenoids Look Fine. Now What?
The current first line of treatment for pediatric sleep apnea is the ...
Continue ReadingPosted on June 15, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Pandemic Parenting: How Much are Your Kids Sleeping?
If you’re like most families in North America, the last few months have been chaotic. Kids have gone from rigid bedtimes and wakeups to a more freeform schedule. ...
Continue ReadingPosted on June 22, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening is Especially Important for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease
While all patients should receive regular screenings for obstructive sleep apnea, these screenings are especially important...
Continue ReadingPosted on March 23, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Screening for Sleep Apnea Can Save Teen Lives
We all know about the dangers of drunk drivers, but what about the dangers of exhausted drivers? According to the Continue Reading
Posted on May 08, 2019
Meghna Dassani DMD
Sleep apnea and athletes: Is there a link?
Did you know that in addition to training and physical conditioning and conscious eating, sleep plays a major role in athletic performance and competitive results? Obstruct...
Continue ReadingPosted on February 11, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Sleep Apnea and Standardized Testing
It’s nearly spring, and for many American students, that means that we’re approaching the season of standardized testing. Standardized testing is a big stressor for m...
Continue ReadingPosted on January 05, 2021
Meghna Dassani DMD
Teens Can’t Get to Sleep? VR Could Help!
Does your teenager wake up tired? Do they complain that they have trouble falling asleep because they can’t stop thinking? Have you tried every home remedy you can fi...
Continue ReadingPosted on February 04, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Why Do Specialists Disagree on Tongue Tie Revisions?
Your baby has a tongue tie. Should you have it revised? The answer to your question may depend on who you ask. Pediatricians, Dentists, and Speech and Lan...
Continue ReadingPosted on February 18, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Why is the Shape of the Palate Important?
When you begin to learn about sleep apnea, you may notice that many dentists and sleep doctors talk a lot about the palate. Why is the palate so important to doctors ...
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