While mild sleep apnea may not cause fatigue or other severe symptoms, it still increases the risk of cardiovascular issues. Southern California Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders Medical Center (805-557-9930) introduced eXciteOSA daytime therapy to help mild OSA sufferers in Oxnard improve their quality of life.
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The new therapy involves the use of a neuromuscular electrical stimulator during the day to strengthen tongue and throat muscles and prevent airway collapse during sleep. Unlike oral appliances, which need to be used at night to reposition the jaw and which may affect the jaw and bite in the long term, eXciteOSA addresses the root cause by retraining the weak muscles that cause OSA.
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Recent studies have shown that patients with mild obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing hypertension and are more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than those without OSA. They are also more likely to experience cognitive decline, metabolic issues, and heart disease.
Dr. Ronald Popper, MD, FCCP, FAASM, DABSM, who has been the medical director of the clinic since its founding in 1984, explains that lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, are typically recommended for patients with mild OSA, however, in some cases, oral appliances or CPAP therapy may be needed. eXciteOSA is a convenient alternative that does not require wearing masks or oral appliances at night.
eXciteOSA is an electrical stimulator with a mouthpiece that needs to be used for 20 minutes once a day and is controlled using a smartphone app. Snoring and mild OSA are often caused by the large tongue muscle weakness, which causes the tongue to fall into the airway. The neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) delivered by the device tones these muscles, retraining the tongue to stay in the correct position and effectively preventing snoring. According to the manufacturer, the device has been clinically proven to improve the quality of sleep after six weeks of use.
In addition to eXciteOSA, Southern California Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders Medical Center offers a range of other treatments for OSA and snoring, including the traditional CPAP therapy and oral appliances, as well as more innovative options, such as BongoRX nasal EPAP devices and Inspire therapy. Dr. Popper will assess the patient’s medical history and current symptoms to determine the most effective treatment option.
“Friendly, courteous, knowledgeable staff complements the professionalism, great bedside manner and expertise of Dr. Popper's and his practice,” said a satisfied patient. “If given the opportunity, would without question recommend his services to anyone needing treatment for pulmonary and/or sleep disorders.”
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Name: Ronald A. Popper, MD, FCCP, FAASM, DABSM
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Organization: Southern California Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders Medical Center
Address: 317 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361, United States
Phone: +1-805-557-9930
Website: https://sleepmd4u.com
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