Breathe Smart Lichtenburg Lung Functions & Sleep Lab

04/09/2024

15/11/2023

How does sleep apnea affect diabetes?

There's a symbiotic relationship that has been observed between and type 2 diabetes. One seems to worsen the other, when left unaddressed. Sleep apnea deprives the body of oxygen, which has a direct negative effect on glucose levels and insulin resistance. Its effect can be dramatic, promoting insulin resistance and changing glucose metabolism to the extent that OSA is associated with the development of type 2 diabetes.*

A report by the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) found that both the presence and severity of untreated OSA is independently associated with poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Therefore, implementation of screening, diagnosis, and treatment of OSA in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at initial stages could potentially alleviate the risk of cardiovascular disease and substantially improve their quality of life.**

On this , and learn how you can prevent or delay diabetes-related complications: https://worlddiabetesday.org/

*J Diabetes Investig. 2018 Sep; 9(5): 991–997

**Viswanathan, V., Ramakrishnan, N., Saboo, B. et al. RSSDI clinical practice recommendations for screening, diagnosis, and treatment in type 2 diabetes mellitus with obstructive sleep apnea. Int J Diabetes Dev Ctries 41, 4–21 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13410-020-00909-1

28/09/2023

If you’re still struggling to get a good night’s sleep, but your sleep doctor tells you that you don’t have sleep apnea, then you must watch this video. I’m going to describe why upper airway resistance syndrome is the most ignored sleep condition, and what you can do about it so that you can start to sleep better and wake up refreshed and feel alive again.

Click on the video below to watch it on YouTube.

If you’re still struggling to get a good night’s sleep, but your sleep doctor tells you that you don’t have sleep apnea, then you must watch this video. I’m ...

23/09/2023

What are the clinical benefits associated with starting nasal high flow ( ) early in the general care areas for infants and children?

In a large multicenter randomized controlled trial conducted by Franklin et al. (2018) (the PARIS trial), the use of Optiflow™ Junior to deliver NHF therapy to infants with bronchiolitis early in their hospital admission significantly reduced escalation of care due to treatment failure when compared with standard oxygen therapy.

For answers to more frequently asked questions, head to our website http://qr.fph.co/bdOVjM

18/09/2023

30/08/2023

Come chat with a wide range of experts about your health concerns and find the best medical aid and insurance options on the market!

02/08/2023

Aerogen is a silent, high performance vibrating mesh drug delivery nebiliser device that can cross multiple modalities for ventilated and non-ventilated patients. By delivering more aerosol than any other device, Aerogen can improve patient outcomes at any phase of the patient’s care.

Aerogen is a silent, high performance vibrating mesh drug delivery device that can cross multiple modalities for ventilated and non-ventilated patients. By delivering more aerosol than any other device, Aerogen can improve patient outcomes at any phase of the patient’s care.

03/07/2023

Studies show that 40% of adults snore regularly, and almost all people who snore say that it bothers their family or partner.

So what causes snoring?
1. People with enlarged tonsils or an enlarged tongue are more likely to snore.
2. People with extra weight around the neck are more likely to snore.
3. The shape of one’s nose or jaw can also cause snoring.

Snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea. If you're concerned, visit your doctor and learn more here: https://bit.ly/3NvdL7A

16/06/2023

The findings were not conclusive enough to allow researchers to say that sleep apnea causes cognitive decline or stroke, but are sound enough to point scientists toward further exploration.

06/04/2023

Cough Assist E70

This video provides training on how to use the E70 cough assist, helping to clear secretions and reduce the risk of getting a chest infection.

28/03/2023

https://youtu.be/TpgBRB0hAh8

In this video, I argue that sleep-breathing problems such as obstructive sleep apnea and upper airway resistance syndrome should be the first reason to think...

11/03/2023

"Garage sale" CPAP: What are the costs and risks of using pre-used CPAP equipment? Is it okay to borrow someone else's CPAP?