Snore Guard Mouthpiece Night Sleep Aid Snoring

Snore Guard is worn during sleep. It uses normal body reflexes to help keep the airway open. The device fits snugly on the upper teeth. When the lower jaw closes, the lower anterior teeth naturally strike the ramp and are induced by natural jaw movement to advance along the ramp moving the lower jaw to a more forward position. An aperture in the device between the upper portion and the lower portion facilitates the passage of air for mouth breathing and attracts the tongue forward. By inducing the lower jaw and tongue to a more forward position, the device induces a more open airway in the user resulting in a significant reduction in snoring. Minor forward movement of the lower jaw, in the range of 2 to 6mm serves to reduce the incidence of snoring.

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Sleep Apnea In Children Can Cause Significantly Lower IQ Scores

Sleep apnea is becoming increasingly common in children and the effects of night after night of poor sleep clearly has a marked effect on the development of our children.

Although it has been known for some time now that children with sleep apnea often produce poor scores on IQ tests (typically scoring an average of 85 against a score of 101 for children without sleep apnea) what has not been known until recently is that this results from chemical changes within the brain. This means that an otherwise ‘smart’ kid may well turn in a mediocre performance as a result of nothing more than a sleep disorder which, in most cases, can be quite easily treated.

In a study conducted at the Hopkin’s Children’s Centre in Baltimore, 31 children between the ages of 6 and 16 (19 of whom had severe sleep apnea) were examined using a special form or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and it was found that those children with sleep apnea showed significant changes in both the hippocampus and right frontal cortex – two areas of the brain associated with learning and higher mental function. The same study also discovered that these children had altered levels of three chemicals within the brain, indicative of brain damage.

This alteration of the brain chemistry brought about by the presence of sleep apnea may or may not be permanent and, at this stage, further studies are required to see whether or not this effect can be reversed. However, even if reversal is possible and the brain chemistry and cognitive function can be returned to normal, children with sleep apnea will suffer a loss in learning as long as they are suffering from untreated sleep apnea and they will certainly not be able to wind back the clock and regain this period of learning.

Parents should of course already be on the lookout for signs of sleep apnea in their children, but this latest study clearly indicates that an early diagnosis and treatment of this sleep disorder could have a very significant affect on a child’s success in life.

The signs of sleep apnea include frequent pauses in breathing during sleep which often result in an arousal from sleep and tossing and turning in bed. Children may also display loud or labored breathing, snoring, coughing, gasping and, occasionally, bedwetting at an age when this phase should normally have passed. Parents may also notice a child sleeping in an odd position, perhaps with their bottom sticking up in the air and their head tilted back in an unconscious effort to force their airway open.

In most cases sleep apnea in children can be treated by the surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids, or excess tissue from the back of the throat or nose. In addition, a continuous positive airways pressure (CPAP) machine may also be used to provide the child with a flow of air delivered through a mask worn while sleeping to keep the airway open.

Sleep apnea is in itself debilitating for any child and the effects of night after night of inadequate sleep will take their toll on your child. However, when this is combined with an impairment of your child’s IQ, it becomes imperative that you act at the earliest possible opportunity to have this condition diagnosed and treated.

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Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Cures

Sleep apnea is when a person stops breathing for approximately 10 to 20 seconds at a time, several times a night. On waking up such a person will be totally unaware of the apnea attacks and should seek medical advice if any of the symptoms of sleep apnea are present.

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What is Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is a condition where a person stops breathing for a span of approximately 10 to 20 seconds while asleep. This pattern continues several times throughout the night, usually without the person even knowing it. Adults suffer from this condition much more than children do, with males being more susceptible.

Different Types of Sleep Apnea

There are basically two types of sleep apnea. The most common type is ‘obstructive sleep apnea’ (OSA), and the less common type is ‘central sleep apnea’ (CSA). The third not so common type is ‘mixed sleep apnea’ which is basically a combination of OSA and CSA.

OSA is caused by the relaxation and collapsing of the soft tissue at the back of the throat which blocks the passage of air into the lungs.

CSA is a brain related condition and is caused when the brain sends irregular signals to the muscles that control breathing.

Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea symptoms will differ in adults and children. An adult or child suffering from sleep apnea will not remember the apnea attacks on waking up in the morning.

Following are the symptoms of sleep apnea in adults.

— Periods of not breathing (10 to 20 seconds at a stretch) throughout the night
— Loud interrupted snoring
— Waking up with an exhausted feeling
— Unexplained headache upon waking up
— Feeling sleepy throughout the day
— Lethargic feeling throughout the day
— Irritability
— Below average mental functioning
— Poor judgment
— Forgetfulness
— High blood pressure

Following are the symptoms of sleep apnea in children.

— Sleeping longer than normal
— Unexplained sudden behavioral change
— Irritability
— Bed-wetting
— Unexplained headaches upon waking up
— Forceful breathing
— Hyperactive behavior

Sleep Apnea Cures

If you have any symptoms of sleep apnea your physician can get it diagnosed with an overnight sleep test known as polysomnogram.

Depending on the cause and severity of the obstruction, your physician will decide a course from the following sleep apnea treatments.

— Weight loss for obese persons
— Positional therapy
— Dental appliances
— CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)
— Lifestyle change (avoiding alcohol, tobacco, sedatives and muscle relaxants)
— Surgery

Weight loss is advised for those who have excess body fat. Excess fat in the neck could be the cause of narrowing the airway and causing obstructions. Mild cases of sleep apnea in such persons can be reduced or cured by weight control.

Positional therapy recommends that patients do not sleep on their backs. Due to gravity it is much easier for the muscles to collapse and block the airway. Sleeping on the side is found to reduce sleep apnea.

Dental appliances treat the patient by keeping the mouth and airway open. If your physician recommends this option, make sure you go to a dentist who is experienced in treating sleep apnea patients with dental appliances.

CPAP is pressurized air being constantly blown into the airway to keep it obstruction free. The pressure of air is adjusted according to the patients requirement. This method is widely used and is one of the most effective ways of curing obstructive sleep apnea.

A lifestyle change is advised to those who consume excess alcohol regularly, use tobacco in excess, and are on sedatives, anti-depressants and muscle relaxants. All of these could be the reason, and just staying away from them could cure sleep apnea.

Surgery is usually never advised because of the complications involved. Surgery is an option only when the case is serious and all of the above methods have been tried and have failed to improve the condition.

If you notice one or more of the symptoms of sleep apnea, visit your physician immediately. If diagnosed positively and the condition is mild, it can usually be treated effectively in a short span of time. If delayed, it will make the condition worse, and could possibly require surgery.

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