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Follow on Google News | Active Healthcare Hosts Successful Sleep Apnea Support Group in DurhamOctober 28 Event Provides Meaningful Education and Resources for Managing Dangerous Condition
By: Active Healthcare Participants learned how to deal with challenges in CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy, an effective method for treating obstructive sleep apnea. Presenters Julie Shannon and Angela Martinez, sleep specialists with Active Healthcare, were on hand to showcase the latest equipment and perform screenings for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in addition to testing attendee CPAP equipment on-site. “Obstructive sleep apnea is disruptive, dangerous and under-diagnosed,” “Approximately 80 percent of people who suffer from it remain undiagnosed and untreated,” she said Without treatment, OSA places a great deal of stress on the brain and heart, exacerbating debilitating and life-threatening conditions such as hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. Obstructive sleep apnea can also lead to restless sleep and insomnia, daytime sleepiness, concentration and memory problems, headaches, hyperactivity, personality changes and even depression. “Partnering with A.W.A.K.E. support groups helps us reach more people who need help being successful with their OSA treatment,” Feierstein said. Dedicated to educating the public about OSA, A.W.A.K.E. is a network of voluntary support groups providing camaraderie, information, and encouragement to sleep apnea sufferers. Active Healthcare sponsors two A.W.A.K.E. support group meetings each quarter in Johnston and Durham Counties, with 2011 sessions already scheduled beginning in January. Through its all-inclusive IntegraSleep sleep management program, Active Healthcare works hand-in-hand with healthcare providers to diagnose and treat patient’s obstructive sleep apnea. The company is preparing to announce a major event in December 2010 to celebrate its 20 years of service to tens of thousands of patients via its six customer service centers throughout the Triangle and Johnston County and three IntegraSleep diagnostic sleep centers. For more information, visit ActiveHealthcare.com. About Active Healthcare Active Healthcare is an award-winning industry leader in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, helping North Carolinians breathe easier for over 20 years. Our state-of-the- End
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