New Masks on the Market

Philadelphia (August 23, 2004) -- After a long, yet productive summer, meetings for the Awake In Philly Community Education Group are resuming in September.

The first meeting of the 2004-2005 season will be on new masks that have been introduced to the consumer market in the past several months. Several manufacturer representatives will be at the meeting to present their masks, as well as share information.

Representatives from Respironics, ResMed, Hans-Rudolph, Fisher and Paykel, and InnoMed will be speaking at the September 8, 2004 meeting. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m., and will be held in the Conference Room at the Northeast Regional Branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia, 2228 Cottman Avenue.

A Control 3 Home Care Kit, from Maril Products, will be given away at the meeting. Maril Products donated the Home Care Kit to Awake In Philly for giveaway at the meeting. Another special item to be given away are "Chin-Up Strips," donated by ChinUpStrip.com.

Awake In Philly sponsors, in alphabetical order, include B.F. Ascher & Co., Inc.; the Free Library of Philadelphia (NE Regional Library); Maril Products, makers of Control III Disinfectant; Respironics, Inc.; and ResMed.

Sleep disorders, which contribute to the national sleep debt, are more prevalent than most people believe. In fact, it's estimated that approximately one in every five people suffers from at least one sleep disorder. Sleep apnea, narcolepsy, periodic leg movements, and insomnia are just a few of the many sleep disorders that can, and do, rob us of the sleep we need.

The impact of sleep disorders, especially apnea, on a person's life may be many, and appear in many forms, but there are some telltale signs. While the impact is unique in each person, some of the most common areas include causing excessive daytime sleepiness, heart and lung damage, greater risk of stroke and high blood pressure, memory loss, the potential for greater involvement in traffic accidents because of tiredness, sexual dysfunction, mood swings, a decrease in productivity, weight gain, among others.

The Northeast Regional Library is conveniently located on several SEPTA bus routes, as well as being located near a SEPTA train station. For public transportation to the Northeast Regional Library, please call SEPTA at 215-580-7800 or visit the SEPTA website at http://www.septa.org.

The Northeast Regional Library is about one-half mile northwest of Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard, and may be contacted at 215-685-0501. Driving directions to the library may be accessed on the Awake In Philly site at http://www.AwakeInPhilly.org/Meetings/NERL.shtml.

Awake In Philly meetings are designed to offer support to anyone who must deal with the impact of sleep disorders, including the patient, the spouse, a co-worker or supervisor, researchers, physicians, attorneys, among others. Everyone is encouraged to attend the meetings.

As of July 15, 2005 at 11:31:27 p.m. (-0500), the U.S. population was 296,628,635. With new estimates that about
seven percent of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea, that means there are potentially 20,764,004 apneics in the U.S.

As of July 15, 2005 at 11:31:27 p.m. (-0500), the world population was 6,454,147,062. With new estimates that about
seven percent of the population suffers from obstructive sleep apnea, that means there are potentially 451,790,294 apneics in the world.

Awake in Philly is a community education group for individuals who have been diagnosed with at least one of the recognized sleep disorders, as well as anyone else impacted by those with sleep disorders. The information contained in this site is intended to provide support, guidance, and encouragement to others contending with the many challenges of sleep disorders. The goals of Awake in Philly are to support, educate, and inform those who feel the impact of sleep disorders, as well as the general public, and is not intended to replace medical advice, nor is any information to be misinterpreted as an attempt to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

If you have questions about any of the medical conditions mentioned on this website, especially if you suspect that you (or someone you know) has sleep apnea, please contact a qualified medical professional immediately. Medical advice should only come from qualified, licensed, and trained healthcare professionals.

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