As both a patient, inventor and provider of treatment his experience over this time establishes him as one of the true pioneers of the field. His Sleep Apnea Journey demonstrates the impact and progress in this area. Watch him discuss this sleep apnea journey below. Dr. Halstrom with the World’s Loudest Snorer – Guinness World […]

Daytime fatigue robs you of your best self. Many people experience such tiredness because of Sleep Apnea.

Dr. Halstrom discusses with Mr. Les Matthews the origin of oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea along with his own personal sleep apnea story. The SomnoMed Avant is a cutting edge oral appliance.     Oral appliance therapy (OAT) is a proven and effective solution for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Halstrom is a Pioneer […]

  New Survey shows ‘devastating’ impact of sleep apnea  Two-thirds of respondents said exhaustion from obstructive sleep apnea affects their ability to be present with loved ones, according to a new survey from Apnimed. The SHINE Survey that included 1,500 people living with OSA, found: 74% reported feeling worn out or exhausted from fatigue 67% […]

Treating your sleep apnea “SomnoMed® is the world’s largest supplier of oral sleep apnea devices, operating in 28 countries. Since 2004, we’ve helped patients have a comfortable night’s sleep while effectively treating their sleep apnea. We’ll make your device to the same medical device quality standards that are used for pacemakers to make sure your device […]

Obstructive sleep apnea during REM sleep: effects on morning and evening blood pressure. This new study investigates further the effects of sleep apnea on blood pressure. Study objectives: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to the emergence and progression of cardiovascular complications including hypertension, stroke, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. Epidemiological studies have […]

Dr. Halstrom is happy to report that our recent results using the SomnoMed Avant device are simply outstanding as a Sleep Apnea Solution.  Comfort – retention – simplicity are improved over any design we have used or seen over the years. This innovative approach provides a true Sleep Apnea Solution for many patients. https://somnomed.com/en/patients/products/somnodent/somnodent-avant/ As […]

By – Teresa Santos (in collaboration with Ilana Polistchuck, MD). Sleep Apnea Is Underdiagnosed in Cardiovascular Disease is an important concern explored in this article. June 02, 2022 Several scientific studies have indicated a connection between obstructive sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease. According to Elizabeth Muxfeldt, MD, PhD, cardiologist and professor at the Federal University […]

Treatment Options In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Gambino, F., Zammuto, M.M., Virzì, A. et al. Treatment options in obstructive sleep apnea. Intern Emerg Med (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11739-022-02983-1 Preamble by Don Halstrom: This recent published research article does a nice job of presenting the options and issues surrounding different treatment methods for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.  Since the early […]

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Atrial Fibrillation Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia, increasing with age and comorbidities. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic sleep disorder more common in older men. It has been shown that OSA is linked to AF. Nonetheless, the prevalence of OSA in patients with AF remains unknown because […]