Drs. Harrell and McIntosh will present an in-depth look at breathing disorders, both Sleep Disorders of Breathing (SDB) during sleep and Continuous Disorders of Breathing (CDB) day and night. They will present this information through the eyes of an orthodontist and a pediatric ENT. Interdisciplinary collaboration is important in treating these patients. SDB includes Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS), Respiratory Effort Related Arousals (RERA) at nighttime, and other related sleep disorders. The genesis of SDB problems begin early in life and is a continuum until adulthood. Early screening, diagnosis and various therapies will be discussed. The further development into adulthood and the ensuing co-morbidities that develop because of decreased oxygenation over time, will be discussed. A Q&A discussion is planned at the end of the lectures for audience participation.
Objectives – At the conclusion of this course the participant will be able to:
Educational Methods: In-Person OR Zoom Lecture, PowerPoint Presentation
Target Audience: ENTs, Sleep Physicians, Dentists, Physician’s Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Hygienists, Speech Therapist, Myofunctional Therapists, and Osteopaths