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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 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 November 11, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Do Children Tolerate CPAP and BiPAP therapies for OSA?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can cause big problems for kids. When kids aren't breathing well during sleep, they lose energy. They fall behind academically. Their be...
Continue ReadingPosted on March 01, 2021
Meghna Dassani DMD
Do Migraines and Sleep Problems Go Together for Kids and Teens?
A study recently published in Pediatric Neurology recently explored connections between migraines and sleep disturbances in children and teens. In an articl...
Continue ReadingPosted on November 11, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
How Has Covid-19 affected American Sleep, and What Can Dentists Do to Help?
The last few months of shutdowns and virtual work have been hard for most Americans, but there has to be a silver lining, right? Shouldn’t people at least be getting more s...
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 January 05, 2021
Meghna Dassani DMD
New Study Shows Link between OSA Treatments and Healthy Hearts
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has shown h...
Continue ReadingPosted on November 11, 2020
Meghna Dassani DMD
Posted 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 March 01, 2021
Meghna Dassani DMD
Sleep Apnea Treatment Could Improve Flu Outcomes
The American Journal of Managed Care recently reported on a new study Continue Reading
Posted 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 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
Posted on March 26, 2021
Meghna Dassani DMD
Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Improves Mental Health
Yet another study has shown a clear link between getting screened and treated for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and better mental health. Continue Reading
Posted on January 05, 2021
Meghna Dassani DMD
Who is a Good Candidate for Oral Appliance Therapy for OSA?
Many people try CPAP therapy when they’re first diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). If they have trouble using the CPAP, then they become candidates for ora...
Continue ReadingPosted on March 01, 2021
Meghna Dassani DMD
Why Can’t My Kid Fall Asleep? 3 Reasons Falling Asleep Might Be Hard For Your Child.
Before you can get a good night’s sleep, you have to fall asleep. And for some kids, falling asleep is a hard thing to do.