45. Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation and OSA with Dr. Pat McBride, PhD, CCSH - PART 1

Nicole Goldfarb interviews Dr. Pat McBride about hypoglossal nerve stimulation, an innovative alternative to CPAP machines. Discover how this therapy, akin to a pacemaker for the airway, offers hope for those struggling with sleep apnea. Dr. McBride sheds light on Inspire therapy, emphasizing the need for personalized care and careful candidate selection. We also discuss the qualification process, especially for unique patient groups like children with Down syndrome. Join us to explore this groundbreaking approach to better sleep.

Full episode available for Airway Circle Members

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ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Pat has 41 years of experience in dentistry, respiratory, and sleep medicine. She has developed global interdisciplinary care models and protocols, published extensively, and works as the Executive Director for The Foundation for Airway Health. Pat is on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry and AAPMD’s Endeavour Pediatric Community. She continues to work clinically and lecture internationally, with a strong focus on serving underserved and marginalized patients.

ABOUT OUR HOST:

Nicole is a Speech-Language Pathologist,  Certified Orofacial Myologist, an International speaker, and an Ambassador for the Breathe Institute. Nicole is the owner of San Diego Center For Speech Therapy & Myofunctional Therapy. She has a special passion and interest in sleep-disordered breathing and diagnosing restricted frenums as they relate to myofunctional disorders.

For more on Nicole, visit her practice: www.sandiegocenterforspeechtherapy.com

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ABOUT OUR HOST:

Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health.

In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space.

Myo Moves - Become a Patient: www.myo-moves.com


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