[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Channel 10 ABC in West Palm Beach interviews Dr. Douglas Phillips and shows how he uses oral appliances and the Eccovision Acoustic Pharyngometer to treat sleep apnea patients. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Sleep apnea is not just for adults. Sleep apnea and airway obstruction are present in children as well. This life threatening condition requires immediate attention. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dr. George White of Tufts University answers the question: Do sleep disorders occur in children or do they only occur as an adolescent grows into adulthood? [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dr. White addresses the importance of measuring the airway as part of orthodontic treatment. Proper breathing is critical for growth and development and identifying airway blockage is essential. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] News 8 shows a patient who was on a list for a heart transplant after multiple heart attacks. Sleep apnea was identified and the patient is now on CPAP and

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dr. White discusses the importance of measuring airway and how it can adversely affect orthodontic case outcomes if it is not included as part of the diagnosis. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dr. White discusses the learning curve and relative ease of use of the Eccovision Acoustic Pharyngometer and Rhinometer. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dr. White discusses how widespread airway problems are in children. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Can't tolerate CPAP? Try the NORAD - an FDA approved treatment for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea available from your dentist. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]