If you’re one of the approximately 1.3 to 1.5 million Americans who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you likely already know that this autoimmune disease can make everyday things like moving freely and getting a good night’s sleep extremely difficult. In addition to the painful inflammation that is so common with this debilitating illness, patients with RA are also at a higher risk for another dangerous condition: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Here’s a closer look at this connection, and how oral appliance therapy could help you finally get the rest you deserve.
(more…)