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Posted on January 10, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Bed wetting: will they just outgrow it?
Nocturia (nighttime urination) is so prevalent in sleep apnea patients that it has become a screening tool as significant as snoring. A research study showed that...
Continue ReadingPosted on March 09, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Is Untreated OSA Increasing Your Vulnerability to Viruses?
The 2020 Flu and RSV seasons have been terrible, and now Americans face the added threat of the Novel Coronavirus (CoVid-19). Could your untreated sleep apnea be putt...
Continue ReadingPosted on June 22, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Israeli Researchers Develop New OSA Screening Tool
Researchers in Israel have developed a new screening tool that combines pulse oximetry with an AI app to provide medical professionals with a low-cost method for identifyin...
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 January 06, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Researchers Find Link Between Sleep Apnea and Cancer for Adult Women
A recent study by researchers in Europe found that women with obstructive sleep apnea(OSA ) have an in...
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 February 25, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Sinus of the Times: How Seasonal Allergies Can Contribute to Sleep Disordered Breathing
Allergies are tough. Environmental allergies affect 30% of US adults and 40% of US children. When people are exposed to allergens in the air, they break out in rashes...
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 10, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
The Department of Transportation Recognizes the Danger of OSA… Do You?
A recent issue of the transportation industry publication, Continue Reading