Reid Hospital - Treatment

John Dooley

My name is John P. Dooley, and I live in Pershing, Indiana. Through the past five years I've had many occasions to stay overnight at Reid Hos...

Bill Stackhouse - Richmond, IN

One year later, Bill can say he's survived MRSA, Step B, meningitis, seven aneurism, a tear in his upper GI, eight bladder stones and infection on...

Lee Bond - Hagerstown, IN

Two years ago Lee's mother, Susie, enrolled him in Reid's Stop Taking on Pounds program (STOP) – a weight loss program for children. Today,...

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Health care crisis, high unemployment demand tightened financial policies at Reid Hospital

Rising unemployment, Medicaid reductions, slated cuts to Medicare from health care reform and increasing numbers of people unable or sometimes unwilling to pay for services have forced Reid Hospital to tighten financial policies to ensure fairness and good stewardship.

3 Reid Community Benefit grants announced

Three organizations have received grants to improve community health and fitness from the Reid Hospital & Health Care Services Community Benefit committee.

Reid plans booth at Darke County Fair

Patrons of this year’s Darke County Fair will be able to collect wellness tips, gather medical information and find informed comment at the Reid Hospital & Health Care Services booth, which will also offer daily door prizes.

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Treatment

The treatment of sleep apnea depends upon the cause and severity revealed by the all-night sleep study. In mild sleep apnea, breathing during sleep can sometimes be improved by developing better sleep habits and avoiding alcohol and sedatives near bedtime. Weight loss can be helpful in obese individuals, while changing body position during sleep helps others.

In some severe cases of obstructive sleep apnea, a blower, called nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) is used to create continuous air pressure in the throat, which prevents the obstruction. When sleeping, you will be asked to wear a small over-the-nose mask that is attached to the CPAP machine. Surgical therapies can also be a benefit in some cases.

For further information, please contact your doctor or Reid Sleep Diagnostic Services, (765) 983-7966.