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Dangerous Internet Options for Sleep Apnea

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Anybody can sell anything on the internet and I'm amazed at the dangerous internet options I run across while researching sleep apnea. This morning I came upon a simple looking website that had lots of "information" about how obstructive sleep apnea "really" works and then a pitch for an herbal supplement that would "cure" the sleep apnea.

If it sounds too good to be true it usually is. If there really was a pill that patients could take to solve their sleep problems the big pharmaceutical companies would have jumped on board. That obviously hasn't happened.

Obstructive sleep apnea, like a broken leg, is not something we can fix with a pill. Treating the problem requires using a CPAP, oral appliance or surgery. CPAP is the gold standard but many people cannot tolerate the treatment. For mild to moderate sleep apnea using an oral appliance is a comfortable, easy to use solution to ensure a full night of sleep (and breathing).

Patients often tell me how much more energy they have once they have begun treating their sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea can have serious health consequences if it is ignored. Please don't try internet options to treat your disease - we want to see you healthy and getting the proper sleep.

Please contact us at 561-394-9000 to schedule a consultation to see if you are a candidate for oral appliance therapy.

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