HONOLULU (HI Now) - Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience is here to explain what COVID brain fog is and to introduce their new sleep apnea device that helps suffering patients get better sleep without the inconvenience of a CPAP machine!
Brain fog is an umbrella term that refers to the brain becoming foggy or fuzzy. Post COVID brain fog can affect 2 out of 3 individuals who’ve contracted COVID, but the fog is not directly caused by COVID-19 invading the brain. Director of Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience Dr. Kore Liow says that they believe the cause of COVID brain fog is in fact inflammation surrounding the brain. The fog will not go away over night, but if it persists for an extended period of time, Dr. Liow suggests coming into Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience where their team of neurologists, physiatrists, and doctors can help!
Sleep apnea occurs when the airways behind the nose and mouth close up multiple times throughout the night. Each time this happens, the brain wakes up the body in order to open up the passageways again. This causes individuals to feel tired, lethargic, and could cause multiple cardiovascular diseases like high blood pressure, strokes, or even heart attacks. Sleep apnea is usually managed by a CPAP device, a bulky, inconvenient, and loud machine that helps people suffering with sleep apnea to keep their airways open. Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience has a new device called INSPIRE that is surgically placed under the skin to stimulate the hypoglossal nerve in the tongue. The remote controlled device senses the patients breathing and stimulates the tongue to open the airways when they begin to close.
Call them today for more information! 808-564-6141 or check out their website at www.hawaiineuroscience.com!
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