DO YOU HAVE SLEEP APNEA? How to Identify It and How Medicare Can Help
The Sleep Association estimates that anywhere from 50–70 million adults in the U.S. are living with the obstructive airway disorder sleep apnea. This occurs when the position of the mouth and nasal cavity restrict airflowwhile a person sleeps. While also being a nuisance to bed partners and a strain on relationships, sleep apnea can have potentially deadly consequences. When you have sleep apnea, your body runs through a constant cycle of falling asleep and jolting awake to induce breathing. Unfortunately, this strain can lead to heart conditions, fatigue, weight complications, sinus problems, headaches, and in cases of prolonged exposure without treatment, death. The most obvious sign that you may be one of the 50–70 million sleep apnea sufferers in the U.S. is snoring or labored breathing while you sleep, but many people — especially women, who are often underdiagnosed with the condition — can experience other symptoms. These include needing a nap in the afternoon or drowsy driving, chronic headaches, moody behavior, and increased appetite. But there is good news both for patients and Medicare enrollees. Sleep apnea is perfectly treatable, death can be preventable, and Medicare may cover the costs.
Here’s how it works!
An at-home or in-office sleep test can determine if you have sleep apnea and to what degree you
have it. (This is covered by Medicare!) After receiving a diagnosis, you and your physician will discuss which treatment
is best for you. This may include using a nightly oral appliance, which will shift your mouth into the correct position as you sleep, or a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, which pushes air into your body as you sleep. Each form of treatment has its benefits and drawbacks — including cost, efficacy, and lifestyle impacts — but Medicare coverage can help. Medicare Part B insurance can cover up to 80% of the costs for CPAP equipment, cleaning, and rental. This coverage may also cover some of the costs of an oral appliance, too. With the help of Medicare, testing and treatment for this deadly disease is affordable and accessible. If you would like more information on how Medicare can help you with your sleep apnea, give us a call today.
SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD
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INGREDIENTS
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1 lb asparagus spears
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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1/2 tsp kosher salt
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1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. With a vegetable peeler, shave each asparagus spear from tip to base. This is easiest to do if the asparagus is on a flat surface. 2. Place shaved asparagus in a bowl and blot off excess moisture with a paper towel. 3. In a separate bowl, make a
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4. Pour vinaigrette over shaved asparagus and add Parmesan
cheese, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings.
vinaigrette by whisking together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and olive oil.
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