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posterior displacement of the tongue during sleep can occur with or without macroglossia. The importance of tongue position is obvious given that snoring and obstructive symptoms do not occur while awake. A logical extension of this problem is that cure rates should be improved by…

education and advocacy. Additional Sleep-Related Patient Health Resources Nearly half of adults snore, and over 25 percent are habitual snorers. Problem snoring and sleeping disorders are more frequent in males and people who are overweight, and usually worsens with age. Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing…

by the AAO-HNS in 2011, defines SDB as “abnormalities of respiratory pattern or the adequacy of ventilation during sleep, which include snoring, mouth breathing, and pauses in breathing. SDB encompasses a spectrum of obstructive disorders that increases in severity from primary snoring to obstructive…

by the AAO-HNS in 2011, defines SDB as “abnormalities of respiratory pattern or the adequacy of ventilation during sleep, which include snoring, mouth breathing, and pauses in breathing. SDB encompasses a spectrum of obstructive disorders that increases in severity from primary snoring to obstructive…

in an academic setting? I am passionate about teaching and research. I have developed a research niche in pediatric sleep apnea and snoring. Involvement with clinical research projects in this field provides important information about how I can improve outcomes for my pediatric patients. I…

Improving Voice Outcomes After Thyroid Surgery Clinical Practice Guidelines in Development and Our Development Queue Currently in Development: Surgical Management of Rhinosinusitis Adult Sinusitis - Update Development Queue: Tinnitus – Update Pediatric Hearing Loss Sleep Surgery for Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Snoring Clinical Practice Guidelines Resources   …

examination) Coagulation and bleeding evaluation based on personal or family history Radiographs (lateral neck or cephalometric) Sleep tape recording (if documentation of snoring or apnea required) Polysomnography in children at high risk for respiratory compromise* *Clinical Practice Guideline: Polysomnography for Sleep-Disordered Breathing Prior to…

in the United States and around the world. Those medical conditions include chronic ear disease, hearing and balance disorders, hearing loss, sinusitis, snoring and sleep apnea, allergies, swallowing disorders, nosebleeds, hoarseness, dizziness, and tumors of the head and neck as well as intricate micro-surgical…

in the United States and around the world. Those medical conditions include chronic ear disease, hearing and balance disorders, hearing loss, sinusitis, snoring and sleep apnea, allergies, swallowing disorders, nosebleeds, hoarseness, dizziness, and tumors of the head and neck as well as aesthetic and reconstructive…

For Immediate Release: Contact [email protected] Alexandria, Virginia — The latest research and advances in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery will be presented in Nashville, Tennessee, during the AAO-HNSF 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, September 30 – October 4. From among the hundreds of research…

  1. History (One or more required) a. Upper airway obstruction with any of the following: stridor, air hunger, retractions, obstructive sleep apnea bilateral vocal fold paralysis or immobility, Laryngeal stenosis Tracheal stenosis Pharyngeal stenosis Previous neck surgery or throat trauma, or previous irradiation to…

Nasal surgery is a beneficial modality for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Nasal surgery can facilitate the treatment of OSA by improving compliance with CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure). There is significant correlation between nasal resistance or obstruction and CPAP non-acceptance where…

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia —The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. This clinical practice guideline (CPG) sheds light on a global public health problem affecting approximately…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: [email protected] Alexandria, Virginia — The latest research and advances in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery will be presented in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, September 10-14. From among the hundreds of research presentations…

History (one or more required) The guideline includes the following statements*: Watchful waiting for recurrent throat infection: Clinicians should recommend watchful waiting for recurrent throat infection if there have been fewer than 7 episodes in the past year or fewer than 5 episodes per…

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a medical disorder with major personal and public health consequences that may fail treatment using non-invasive modalities such as positional therapy, weight loss, positive airway pressure (PAP) and mandibular advancement devices.  Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a valid and…

Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Overview  Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common disorder involving collapse of the upper airway during sleep. This repetitive collapse may result in sleep fragmentation, hypoxemia, hypercapnia, and increased sympathetic activity. OSA has been associated with an increased risk of…

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