Nasal Stent Company Alaxo Names Sleep Specialist Its CMO

Alaxo Airway Stents has named board-certified otolaryngologist and sleep specialist Mark D’Agostino, MD, as its chief medical advisor, effective immediately.

“We are excited to welcome Dr D’Agostino as Alaxo’s new chief medical advisor,” says Terry Bayliss, CEO of Alaxo, in a release. As a founding member of the International Society of Sleep Surgeons and a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Dr D’Agostino brings a wealth and knowledge and experience to Alaxo.”

D’Agostino says in a release, “I am looking forward to working with Alaxo as chief medical advisor. Nasal obstruction can cause or contribute to snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, headaches, halitosis, poor dental health, and have ill effects on metabolism. Alaxo provides a simple non-surgical cure for nasal obstruction. A clear nasal airway leads to improved mental and physical health, athletic performance and better sleep.”

D’Agostino is originally from North Haven, CT. Since 1995, he is board certified from the American Board of Otolaryngology and from the American Board of Sleep Medicine since 2010. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. He is a founding member of the International Society of Sleep Surgeons, and a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, New Haven County Medical Society, Connecticut State Medical Society, and the Connecticut ENT Society. D’Agostino is on staff at four hospitals (Middlesex, Midstate, Griffin and Yale) and is the Section Chief at Middlesex Hospital.

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