Category Archives for Video
Video FAQ – Caring for the Filters in Your CPAP System
Cleaning and maintaining the filters in your CPAP system is critical to the proper operation of your unit, the life of the unit itself, and to your health. In this video, Dr. Popper offers clear, simple instructions on how to clean and care for your CPAP filters in order to realize the longest possible use.
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Video FAQ – How Do I Take Care of My CPAP Mask?
To get the best possible results from your CPAP therapy, it is vital that you know how to properly care for you CPAP mask and its associated equipment.
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Video FAQ – Why Use Humidification with CPAP?
CPAP therapy has long been the gold standard for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. In this latest video in our series on sleep disorders, we discuss the importance of including humidification in your CPAP therapy for the best possible results.
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Video FAQ – What is An Oral Appliance?
In this installment of our video FAQ series on sleep disorders, we discuss oral appliances to stop snoring and to reduce obstructive sleep apnea symptoms. Oral appliances are approximately 60% to 80% effective at reducing or eliminating snoring, and they are about 50% effective at reducing the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
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Video FAQ – What is Provent Therapy?
Provent is a relatively new treatment option for the treatment of severe chronic snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Provent consists of two valves that are inserted into the nostrils and held in place by a non-allergic adhesive bandage.
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Video FAQ – What Are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?
In video number seven of this series by Dr. Popper he outlines the most common signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea as well as some more serious issues that have been associated with this condition. This series has been designed to address your questions about sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
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Video FAQ – What Is a Home Sleep Test?
In video number six of this series, Dr. Popper discusses home testing devices for obstructive sleep apnea and how they work. This video series is designed to answer your questions regarding sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
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Video FAQ – How To Find a Sleep Specialist?
If you suspect that you are suffering from a sleep disorder, it's important that you consult with a board certified sleep disorders specialist at an accredited sleep center. There are three excellent websites available to help you with this search …
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Video FAQ – How Is Sleep Apnea Treated?
There are a variety of treatments available for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Weight loss is always encouraged for those patients who are overweight. In this fourth FAQ video in our series, Dr. Popper discusses several available treatment options for patients suffering from OSA. This series is designed to address frequently asked questions regarding obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
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Video FAQ – How Is Sleep Apnea Diagnosed?
The first step in the diagnosis of sleep apnea is to obtain a thorough history and physical examination with concentration on sleep related symptoms, which can be performed by your primary care physician or a board-certified sleep medicine specialist.
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