I think that you did a great job with your research jnk. The video of the apnea was absolutely chilling. I am a professional and it even shocked ME. I was always taught by my mentors not the be casual about brief interruptions in treatment for OSA, but they never elaborated on why. I think that each person should take a serious, common-sense, balanced approach towards managing their condition. Nobody is asking you to live in a panic about, but neither should you be completely cavalier about the dangers and in denial. A certain amount of risk is inherent in the human condition and nobody can be completely protected. It would be like riding around in a Brink's armored car all day long to avoid an automobile injury. Everyone needs to understand that, with respect to the risk of being briefly untreated, we simply do not have all the answers at this time. Each person's situation is a mosaic of their personal medical condition and weaknesses and can we ever predict the interaction with an apnea at that exact second? I think not. So rather be safe than sorry. Do your best to maintain your chain of treatment. If you can not, odds are it will be O.K. Just get back on track as soon as possible. Arthur B. Luisi, Jr. D.M.D.
