Sleep Apnea Treatment

Question by Christi C: How do you know if doctors are doing enough for your child if there is so much information for them to review?
My daughter’s lung collapsed at birth and after three weeks was released from the NICU with no medications or machines. She was sounding very congested and her Dr. finally referred her to an ENT. That Dr. found that her adnoids were growing down into her throat which caused apnea. She is too young for surgery but her apnea monitor sounds often. A sleep study has confirmed that her saturation (blood oxygen) dropped below 70 % at times and put her on oxygen at home when she sleeps which is quite the challenge. Since then she has also been diagnosed with PDA and ASD Heart diseases; Anemia (even with iron suppliments); high platelet count; pulmonary hypertension. I’m at my witts end! I feel that I’m seeing all these different doctors and no one is putting the information together. They are all puzzled at how healthy she looks to have all of these things wrong. Is anyone in a simular situation or could shed some light on what could be going on? She is so precious. God bless!

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Answer by the_only_solorose
demand a patient care conference with all the doctors in attendance to combine their efforts.

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Question by Nicole M: any information on sleep apnea?
so my dad has severe sleep apnea. its mixed apnea (obstructive and central) and he has episodes 70 times a night. he uses a machine (CPAP or BiPAP) to breathe.

what does this mean? will he be okay? is his life in danger?

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Answer by Liz L
With sleep apnea you stop breathing and your heart beat can become irregular. The machine keeps him stable and everything ok.

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Question by xdonutcop: Is there a phone number for Medicare information?
require dental implants for installation of mouthpiece required to reduce sleep apnea. Will medicare or Tri Care for Life pay part of the implants?

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Answer by Jim Jones is BALLIN!
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)

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Question by gdollenes: Does anyone have any information regarding tongue retaining devices for use with sleep apnea?
Although my sleep study showed that the AHI was reduced to around 10 an hour, the dental appliance is causing TMJ pain and my bite is totally off. Since my problem is that my tongue slides back closing the airway, I wonder if a device such as the Aveo might work. Any ideas??

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Answer by amandamhodges
Thats a tough one. Three people in my family have sleep apnea but I haven’t heard any of them talking about there tongue assisting in causing the problem. I would talk to your dentist and your physician about what you can get. You could probably even go to Walgreens for advice. You could try getting a mouth guard to sleep in. Helps to prevent grinding and such. Hope you find something to help you!

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How dangerous is it? I have noticed my husband stop breathing and then gasping for air along with snoring.
Please any personal experience would be very helpful.