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John Karstens, DO is an internist in Erie, PA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and sleep medicine. He graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. John Karstens, DO is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.
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CPAP Treatment
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:
In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.
John Karstens, DO graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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Dr. John Karstens specializes in sleep medicine. These areas are among Dr. Karstens's clinical interests: nightmares, snoring, and restless leg syndrome. He attended medical school at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center. He is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.
