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by Alicia Henderson
eggie White, a Chattanooga native, Tennessee Volunteer,
Rest Assured offers completely free in-office consultations.
and NFL Hall of Fame inductee died on December 26,
To determine the optimum device for each individual, we review
2004, at the age of forty-three. How did the “Minister of
sleep tests and medical history, perform a short oral evaluation, and
Defense,” a gifted athlete and young man, pass away so quickly?
listen to the patient’s preferences. After that, an impression of the
White died of cardiac arrhythmia, with sleep apnea being the
patient’s teeth and bite is obtained and submitted to the lab, where
underlying cause. His wife, Sara, later revealed that his CPAP
a device is custom milled to match the patient’s specific needs.
machine was unused next to the bed. Reggie White, though, is
Successful sleep apnea treatment necessitates an
not alone. Thirty-four percent of patients with obstructive sleep
individualized strategy, which we endeavor to give every patient.
apnea are unable to tolerate CPAP treatment, and many give up
Most health insurance programs, including Medicare, cover these
because they are unaware of other choices, such as oral appliance
devices as medical equipment. However, deductibles, copay and
therapy. Dr. Drew Shabo, DDS, has also lost two young and, by all
coinsurance, and terms of your plan will vary. Rest Assured strives
accounts, healthy friends to sleep apnea that went undiagnosed.
to optimize insurance reimbursement while minimizing out-of-
“Those deaths were such a shock, and I was surprised to learn that
pocket expenses. We offer a considerable self-pay/cash discount,
so many young and seemingly healthy people were dying from an
special rates through CareCredit, and in-house financing to make
easily treatable condition!” says Dr. Shabo. Rest Assured was born
this treatment affordable to as many people as possible.
in January 2020 in Cleveland, TN, after a voyage of research into
Reggie White’s football career, during which he set records
alternative treatments for sleep apnea. Rest Assured solely offers
and garnered several awards and accolades, is difficult to forget.
oral appliance therapy to treat snoring and sleep apnea.
His charitable efforts, as well as his devotion to his faith, family,
Undiagnosed sleep apnea affects one out of every five adults.
and community, will be remembered. Regrettably, his untimely
We often disregard the symptoms as natural side effects of stress or
death will now be a part of his legacy as well. Sara White formed
aging due to today’s lifestyles, which are not favorable to excellent
the Reggie White Sleep Disorders Research and Education
sleep. Fatigue or excessive drowsiness is the most prevalent
Foundation in 2006 to support research, improve education, and
symptom of sleep apnea in adults. Snoring is another sign. Other
distribute CPAP equipment to those who would not otherwise
typical OSA symptoms include coughing or gasping, dry mouth,
have access to it.
difficulty falling or staying asleep, morning headache, and mood,
Allow more years with your children and grandkids, as well
memory, or concentration problems. Sleep apnea raises the risk
as the vitality to enjoy them, to be your legacy. Let it be fewer pills
of heart attack and stroke. Blood pressure and blood sugar levels
and medical appointments since your blood pressure is finally
rise as a result. It also causes weight gain and/or trouble reducing
under control. Let it be shedding those final twenty pounds before
weight by slowing the metabolism. Most importantly, apnea has an
summer so you can get out on the water with confidence. Allow
impact on quality of life. Speak to your doctor if any of these signs
Rest Assured to assist you. Give us a call at 423-790-0123 at any
and symptoms sound familiar. Sleep apnea testing is now available
time, and we’ll walk you through the simple process. A good
in the comfort of your home. If you don’t have a physician, Rest
night’s sleep is the foundation of every good day.
Assured has teamed with SleepTest.com to provide patients with telemedicine consultations with board-certified sleep experts as well as home sleep testing. The gold standard for sleep apnea treatment is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), which is typically first-line treatment. If you are using CPAP every night and getting good results, stick with it. “However, if you are unable to use CPAP and have not sought treatment for your sleep apnea, please, please, please contact us. It might save your life,” said Dr. Shabo.
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