The most common form of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea, which is characterized by repetitive episodes of complete or
partial upper airway obstruction occurring during sleep.
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep - related breathing disorder characterized by repetitive episodes of complete or partial
upper airway obstruction occurring during sleep.
His research has focused on methods of identifying and quantifying
dynamic upper airway obstructions, defining the anatomical structures and their function, and developing surgical and other methods for treating equine upper airway diseases.
Dental malocclusion,
upper airway obstruction / resistance leading to sleep apnea, speech problems, TMJ and muscle tension, etc..
Upon arrival, your dog's airway will be checked for
any upper airway obstruction and dogs that are having difficulty breathing might require oxygen therapy to breathe properly.
This further exacerbates
the upper airway obstruction and leads to more respiratory distress and over-heating.
Greyhounds typically have longer sleep times than other dogs, and the brachycephalic breeds with their pushed in snouts (Boston terriers, pugs, English bulldogs, etc.) are more disposed to
upper airway obstructions.
This relieves
the upper airway obstruction and the patient can breathe normally; unfortunately, sedation must be maintained to keep the tube in place.
Bostons are predisposed to a variety of heart ailments, respiratory problems and heatstroke caused by partial
upper airway obstruction and the pushed - in nose anatomy.