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Sleep Apnea Treatment May Improve Symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome

In a report from Medline Plus, sleep apnea treatment may help improve symptoms of metabolic syndrome. If a severe health condition causes you to be unable to work for an extended period of time, long-term disability benefits may be available.

Metabolic syndrome is the name given to a group of risk factors which increases the chance of developing certain health problems, such as heart disease. Some of the symptoms include elevated levels of blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure.

New research finds that sleep apnea treatment, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), improved those elevated levels. Of the patients participating in the study, 13% had such success that they were found to no longer have metabolic syndrome after just 3 months of treatment.

CPAP is done by having the patient wear a face mask while they are sleeping. Air is continuously delivered into their airway so that it stays open.

Researchers indicate that those with sleep apnea should be tested for metabolic syndrome, as many of them have it. In addition, efforts should be made to improve health such as losing weight and become more active.

Get in touch with a Miami Beach disability law firm if you need assistance in filing a claim or appealing a claim that has been denied. An attorney can determine if you qualify to receive long-term disability benefits.

Long-term disability benefits may be available to those who have purchased a disability plan from a private insurer or have coverage through an employer. Unfortunately, the insurers don’t make it easy for the disabled to get access to the benefits they deserve.

When a severe medical condition makes it impossible for you to work and you’ve been denied your long-term disability benefits, an attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. can help you cut through the red tape and fight for your benefits, no matter where you live in the U.S! Contact a Miami Beach disability law firm today – 1-888-234-5758.