For a one stop solution to Sleep Apnea, Turn to the pros at Project Rose Research Institute
February 2018
You’ve likely heard of sleep apnea. And if you haven’t already, chances are you will. Sleep apnea is a common disorder that affects one in five people, afflicting more men than women. What many don’t realize is that sleep apnea can lead to serious health issues, even death, if left undiagnosed and untreated.
What is sleep apnea and how could it affect my health?
Simply put, sleep apnea is a disorder that affects breathing during sleep. The condition is characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing (apneas) or abnormally low breathing during sleep. The pauses can last anywhere from ten to thirty seconds and upward to as many as four hundred per night in those with severe sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea has many possible causes. The most common type of apnea, called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), occurs when there is a physical blockage of airflow. People who are overweight are at an increased risk of OSA, often caused by physical obstructions in the mouth and throat. During sleep, when your soft palate and tongue muscles are more relaxed, this soft tissue can collapse and cause the airway to become blocked.
If left untreated, OSA can cause serious long term health issues including:
- High blood pressure.
- Heart disease.
- Weight gain.
- Type 2 diabetes.
- Depression and anxiety.
What are the symptoms of sleep apnea?
Individuals with OSA are rarely aware of having difficulty breathing. In fact, the problem is often recognized by the person’s significant other. Patients suffering from OSA frequently feel fatigued during the day and report daytime sleepiness. Additional symptoms of sleep apnea may include:
- Loud snoring
- Waking up with a sore or dry throat
- Occasionally waking up with a choking or gasping sensation
- Sleepiness while driving or sitting as a passenger in a car
- Morning headaches
- Restless sleep
- Forgetfulness, mood changes, and a decreased interest in sex
- Recurrent awakenings or insomnia
How is sleep apnea diagnosed?
A polysomnogram is the most common sleep study for diagnosing sleep apnea. This study records brain activity, heart rate, oxygen concentration in your blood, air movement, snoring level, blood pressure, and eye movement. The results of the sleep study are reviewed by a sleep specialist, who will then review the data collected during the sleep and make a diagnosis.
What are the treatment options for sleep apnea?
Treatment options for those suffering from OSA vary a great deal. If you’re overweight, the best place to start is a lifestyle change including healthier eating habits, daily exercise, and taking a sleep study test. If you are not overweight or weight loss alone doesn’t help resolve your condition, your sleep specialist may recommend one of the following treatments:
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure device (CPAP). This is a machine that keeps your airway open during sleep by delivering a continuous flow of pressurized air into the throat. CPAP requires the use of a mask that is connected to the actual machine. If you use CPAP to treat your OSA, you must use it every night. If you don’t, your symptoms will return right away. Many use CPAP with great results, but others can’t get used to wearing a mask while sleeping, even after making adjustments or changing to a different style of mask. Also, using CPAP means you must travel with it on trips or any overnight excursions. For these reasons, many prefer an alternative treatment solution.
- Custom oral appliance. A custom-fit oral sleep appliance is an effective treatment option for OSA and Worn only during sleep, the oral appliance fits like a sports mouth guard or an orthodontic retainer and supports the lower jaw in a forward position to help maintain an open airway. Many patients prefer oral appliances because they are effective, non-invasive, comfortable, quiet, portable, convenient for travel, and easy to maintain.
The Project Rose Sleep Program for sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment
Established by former NFL greats, Earl Campbell and Gary Baxter, Project Rose Research Institute for Sports Science in Tyler, Texas (hence, the rose) was created to be the premier destination for optimal health programs and solutions – including sleep disorders like sleep apnea. At Project Rose, we offer:
- A state-of-the-art sleep study rooms! They key to a successful sleep study is to have the patient feel completely comfortable in the sleep study environment in order to get a restful and normal night’s sleep. We’ve invested in the most comfortable and advanced sleep rooms you’ll find anywhere. Our top-of-the-line beds and mattresses were specially selected to provide the kind of comfort and rest you’d expect at a five star hotel! And our equipment was also designed to provide the least obtrusive atmosphere possible – with the most accurate results!
- The absolute best sleep experts in the industry. Just like our founders, Earl Campbell and Gary Baxter, everyone at Project Rose Sleep Program is a true professional – with a commitment to excellence second to none. Our sleep experts have years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea and other sleep disorders – and offer the most comprehensive, accurate and effective sleep solutions in the industry.
- One-on-one counseling and follow through. At Project Rose Sleep Program, our professional sleep experts will continue to work with you to ensure you have the right solution for many years to come. Unlike most sleep study centers, we don’t merely test, diagnose and sell you on a solution. We’re with you every step of the way, from start to finish with the most personalized attention and follow through. If the first solution we offer doesn’t work for you, we’ll continue to work with you to find a solution that does!
- A variety of sleep solutions under one roof. From CPAP machines to oral appliances, we offer the most effective and proven sleep apnea solutions – all in the convenience of our Tyler, Texas headquarters. If you try a CPAP machine and it doesn’t work for you after adjustments and trying different masks, we have an in-house dentist who specializes in sleep apnea solutions and will custom design an oral appliance to treat your sleep apnea!
- CPAP machines. If it’s determined that a CPAP machine is the best first line treatment for you, we are proud to offer top name in CPAP solutions. Our specialists will work with you to maximize your comfort and the effectiveness of your CPAP machine. And remember: if CPAP turns out not to be something you can literally sleep with, our in-house sleep dentist doctors will customize and design an oral appliance as an alternative treatment. At Project Rose Sleep Program, we won’t rest until you do!
Contact Project Rose Sleep Program today!
Sleep Apnea is a common disorder to treat seriously – and seriously treat! Not only can it be life threatening, but the sleep deprivation, daily fatigue and other symptoms will make your life miserable if not properly treated.
With insurance coverage readily available for diagnosis and treatment, there’s every reason to see Project Rose Sleep Program and start to sleep soundly and wake up healthy, happy and refreshed!
For turn-key sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment, turn to the pros at Project Rose Sleep Program!
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Co-founded by former NFL stars, Earl Campbell and Gary Baxter, Project Rose Research Institute for Sports Science in Tyler is a state-of-the-art, transcendent facility and research lab dedicated to excellence in sports medicine and therapy.
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- School and League Outreach via Licensed Athletic Trainers
- Certified Specialist Sports Dietitian
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Primary care sports medicine involves complete care of an athlete. Approximately 90% of all sports injuries do not require surgery and are effectively treated by a primary care sports medicine physician. In addition to musculoskeletal injuries, Project Rose Sports Medicine Program treats head injuries (TBI/Concussion) and athletes with chronic conditions such as diabetes and asthma. Some of the additional service offerings include:
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Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) is the premier professional sports nutrition credential in the United States. A CSSD is a registered dietitian who provides safe, effective, evidence- based nutrition services for health, fitness, and athletic performance. Further, a CSSD applies the science of sports nutrition to fuel fitness and performance. The full-time CSSD at Project Rose Sports
Medicine Program caters to athletes with special conditions and medical diagnoses, like diabetes, cardiovascular risk factors, compromised bone health, abnormal iron status, GI issues and food intolerances, and food allergies. Project Rose CSSD services include:
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Rehabilitation is a key step in recovering from injury or surgery, perhaps the most important step. Improper rehabilitation may result in re-injury or incomplete recovery. When performed correctly, athletes return to their pre-injury level of performance, and, occasionally exceed their pre-injury performance due to improvements in body mechanics. An experienced, specialized physical therapist, utilizing the latest techniques and advanced equipment, is able to personalize the rehabilitation protocols for each athlete, thereby optimizing results. Project Rose Sports Medicine Program physical therapists offer multiple specialty certifications and high-tech equipment to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
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The National Athletic Trainers Association defines athletic trainers as health care professionals who collaborate with physicians. This collaboration includes injury prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation. The full-time Licensed Athletic Trainers of Project Rose Sports Medicine Program are all trained at the master’s degree level and have 20 years of experience, on average.
On-site athletic trainers are a vital asset to school sports programs. Licensed Athletic Trainers on the sidelines are able to provide immediate care to an injured or ill athlete. With extensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, LATs may treat a wide array of conditions during a single game.
Conditions could range from asthma to a wrist fracture, or from a concussion to over-exertion. Project Rose Sports Medicine Program LATs communicate with over 40 specialist physicians in sports medicine, orthopedics and spine care, plus, have access to cutting-edge research and all services offered within the sports medicine program. To keep athletes on the field and in top form, consider a Licensed Athletic Trainer from Project Rose Sports Medicine Program for your school or league.
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