Introduction
Snoring is the sound resulting from turbulent airflow passing over vibrating soft tissues during sleep. Snoring typically occurs during the inspiratory phase of respiration but may also occur during exhalation. Snoring is not always accompanied by hypopnea, apnea or hypoventilation. It is estimated that nearly 90 million Americans snore during sleep. The degree of snoring is often subjective depending on the person reporting it. Habitual snoring is common while occasional snoring is virtually widespread.
Typically, individuals who snore do not readily seek medical attention as their snoring generally does not bother them. When a bed partner’s sleep is disturbed repeatedly, rather than seek professional medical advice, over-the-counter …show more content…
The device incorporates a micro-valve embedded into an adhesive strip, that when placed over the nostrils allows unrestricted airflow into the oropharynx on inspiration and creates resistance to flow during exhalation.6 The amount of EPAP produced is a product of the expiratory flow and degree of resistance present. The purpose of this bench evaluation was to define the amount of EPAP produced by the TheraventTM under varying flow …show more content…
Patients who snore are not always formally evaluated nor aware of their status or the implications of untreated sleep disorders. The American Association of Sleep Medicine critically evaluates peer-reviewed literature to support formal and informal diagnoses and treatment of snoring and accompanying sleep disorders. Reducing snoring requires early recognition of its signs and symptoms. Treatment and management of the condition is based on its degree of significance.
Through the utilization of innovative community resources, pharmacies who carry over the counter sleep aids have been charged with piloting a Community Pharmacy Assessment Tool that assesses the risk of snoring and potential sleep disorders by administering a standard questionnaire to patients seeking sleep aids. Using an assessment tool prior to assisting with a recommendation for snoring aid may prove to be beneficial in selecting the appropriate non-prescription device or determine a need for further
Snoring is the sound resulting from turbulent airflow passing over vibrating soft tissues during sleep. Snoring typically occurs during the inspiratory phase of respiration but may also occur during exhalation. Snoring is not always accompanied by hypopnea, apnea or hypoventilation. It is estimated that nearly 90 million Americans snore during sleep. The degree of snoring is often subjective depending on the person reporting it. Habitual snoring is common while occasional snoring is virtually widespread.
Typically, individuals who snore do not readily seek medical attention as their snoring generally does not bother them. When a bed partner’s sleep is disturbed repeatedly, rather than seek professional medical advice, over-the-counter …show more content…
The device incorporates a micro-valve embedded into an adhesive strip, that when placed over the nostrils allows unrestricted airflow into the oropharynx on inspiration and creates resistance to flow during exhalation.6 The amount of EPAP produced is a product of the expiratory flow and degree of resistance present. The purpose of this bench evaluation was to define the amount of EPAP produced by the TheraventTM under varying flow …show more content…
Patients who snore are not always formally evaluated nor aware of their status or the implications of untreated sleep disorders. The American Association of Sleep Medicine critically evaluates peer-reviewed literature to support formal and informal diagnoses and treatment of snoring and accompanying sleep disorders. Reducing snoring requires early recognition of its signs and symptoms. Treatment and management of the condition is based on its degree of significance.
Through the utilization of innovative community resources, pharmacies who carry over the counter sleep aids have been charged with piloting a Community Pharmacy Assessment Tool that assesses the risk of snoring and potential sleep disorders by administering a standard questionnaire to patients seeking sleep aids. Using an assessment tool prior to assisting with a recommendation for snoring aid may prove to be beneficial in selecting the appropriate non-prescription device or determine a need for further