OBJECTIVE: This purpose of this case study is to describe a natural method to help in management of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), which is known to be a common and debilitating condition. CLINICAL FEATURES: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is typically managed with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, which the patient wears during sleep to help maintain respiration. This report describes the chiropractic management and resolution of OSAS with dietary modifications in a 55-year-old man who wore a CPAP for 10 years. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: After adhering to dietary modifications for 3 months, the patient no longer required the use of the CPAP device and continues to have a normal active lifestyle almost 7 years later. CONCLUSION: Dietary modifications may be an effective tool to improve the management of OSAS.
OBJECTIVE: This purpose of this case study is to describe a natural method to help in management of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), which is known to be a common and debilitating condition. CLINICAL FEATURES: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is typically managed with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, which the patient wears during sleep to help maintain respiration. This report describes the chiropractic management and resolution of OSAS with dietary modifications in a 55-year-old man who wore a CPAP for 10 years. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: After adhering to dietary modifications for 3 months, the patient no longer required the use of the CPAP device and continues to have a normal active lifestyle almost 7 years later. CONCLUSION: Dietary modifications may be an effective tool to improve the management of OSAS.
Authors: Giovanna E Carpagnano; Sergei A Kharitonov; Onofrio Resta; Maria P Foschino-Barbaro; Enzo Gramiccioni; Peter J Barnes Journal: Chest Date: 2002-10 Impact factor: 9.410