Case Studies
Patient Case Study: Zach E.
Background
Zach E. suffered from severe sleep apnea, experiencing 35 apnea events every hour before treatment. His condition significantly impacted his quality of life, as central sleep apnea disrupted his breathing and oxygen levels during sleep.
Treatment
Zach was fitted with a custom sleep appliance to manage his sleep apnea effectively. This non-invasive device aimed to maintain proper airflow during sleep.
Results
The results of the treatment were remarkable:
Apnea Events: Reduced from 35 events per hour to 0 events per hour after using the appliance.
Central Sleep Apnea Index: Dropped from 5.4 events/hour to 0 events/hour.
Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI): Decreased from 38.2 events/hour without the appliance to 20.5 events/hour with the appliance.
Oxygen Saturation: Improved significantly, with mean oxygen levels rising from 81% to 92%.
Conclusion
The sleep appliance dramatically improved Zach's sleep quality and overall health by eliminating apnea events and stabilizing oxygen levels. This case highlights the life-changing potential of sleep apnea treatments tailored to individual needs.
Patient Case Study: G. Andrade
Background
G. Andrade had been experiencing symptoms consistent with sleep apnea, including frequent snoring and interruptions in sleep. To assess the severity and effectiveness of interventions, detailed snoring and sleep data were recorded over two separate sleep sessions.
Session 1 Summary (Dec 9, 12:19 AM - 1:56 AM)
Total Time in Bed: 1 hour, 36 minutes
Time Spent Snoring: 59 minutes (65% of the session)
Snore Score: 102
Snoring Intensity Breakdown:
Quiet: 32 minutes
Light: 15 minutes
Loud: 35 minutes
Epic: 7 minutes
Observations:
The high snore score and intensity distribution indicate significant snoring, likely contributing to sleep disturbances and reduced quality of rest.
Session 2 Summary (Dec 9, 2:48 AM - 6:47 AM)
Total Time in Bed: 3 hours, 59 minutes
Time Spent Snoring: 2 hours, 19 minutes (59% of the session)
Snore Score: 76
Snoring Intensity Breakdown:
Quiet: 1 hour, 35 minutes
Light: 56 minutes
Loud: 1 hour, 3 minutes
Epic: 19 minutes
Observations:
Although the snore score was slightly lower in this session, the overall time spent snoring and the presence of epic-level snoring events highlight a chronic issue.
Conclusion:
The data suggests that G. Andrade suffers from moderate to severe snoring, likely contributing to or resulting from sleep apnea. Further evaluation and potential interventions, such as an oral appliance or CPAP therapy, are recommended to alleviate the snoring and improve sleep quality.
This case highlights the importance of early detection and treatment for sleep apnea to prevent further health complications.