sleep apnea & airway fitness
snoring problem? Trouble sleeping? do you wake up feeling drowsy?
SNORING OR TROUBLE SLEEPING MAY MEAN YOU HAVE AIRWAY RESISTANCE, WHICH CAN DEVELOP INTO SLEEP APNEA. THESE DISORDERS OCCUR WHEN YOUR AIR PASSAGE BECOMES TEMPORARILY BLOCKED CAUSING BREATHING TO STOP SEVERAL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT. Sleep apnea not only increases a patient’s risk for heart attack and stroke, but also interrupts the deep restorative sleep required for energy and mental sharpness, and causes some to experience daytime drowsiness.
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common signs of sleep apnea or restricted airway
- Loud or frequent snoring
- silent pauses in breathing
- choking or gasping sounds
- daytime sleepiness or fatigue
- difficulty concentrating
- insomnia
- morning headaches
- waking during the night to go to the bathroom
- irritability or moodiness
do you experience any of these symptoms?
excess weight
Your risk for sleep apnea is higher if you are overweight with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more or obese with a BMI of 30 or higher.
large neck size
Your risk for sleep apnea is higher if you have a neck size of 17 inches or more for men, or 16 inches or more for women. A large neck has more soft tissue that can block your airway during sleep.
weakened immune system
Lack of quality sleep can weaken your immune system leaving you more vulnerable to viruses and infections.
acid reflux
People with GERD (Acid Reflux) often complain of sleep apnea which can worsen heartburn.
low blood oxygen levels
Repeated pauses in breathing during sleep can deprive your body of the oxygen it needs to function properly.
high blood sugar level
People with Sleep Apnea are more likely to develop type II diabetes and visa versa. Sleep Apnea can also make diabetes more difficult to manage.
middle age
Sleep apnea can occur at any age. However, it is more common between young adulthood and middle age.
male gender
Sleep apnea is more common in men than in women. For women the risk of sleep apnea increases with menopause.
memory loss
Sleep helps us consolidate memories. People with sleep apnea are more likely to experience memory loss.
liver problems
Sleep Apnea has been linked to fatty liver disease.
hypertension
High blood pressure is extremely common in people who have sleep apnea.
diagnosis and treatment
We take a Conebeam, 3D image of the airway as a screening for initial diagnosis. We conduct a sleep study on patients who meet the criteria of a possible sleep disorder. The sleep study results are interpreted by a Sleep Specialist Physician to determine the recommended treatment.
There are numerous factors to evaluate before a final diagnosis. Skeletal structure, Physical activity, Diet, Inflammatory diseases, Lifestyle, just to name a few. Quality sleep is vital for our bodies to function properly. Severe sleep disorders can be life-threatening.
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common signs of sleep apnea or restricted airway:
- Loud or frequent snoring
- Silent pauses in breathing
- Choking or gasping sounds
- Daytime sleepiness or fatigue
- Insomnia
- Morning headaches
- Waking during the night to go to the bathroom
- Difficulty concentrating
- Irritability or moodiness
Comfortable and Convenient Solution
We offer a comfortable and convenient solution to help you sleep better and wake up refreshed. You’ll be surprised at the difference a good night’s sleep can make in your life.
no bulky facemask or power required
While traditional approaches typically include an uncomfortable and inconvenient CPAP machine, our doctors use an FDA approved device more like a simple mouthguard used in athletics.
personalized for you
We design a personalized oral appliance that will keep the jaw in a forward position while you sleep, allowing your airway to remain open for an uninterrupted, better night’s sleep. It is small, portable, quiet, comfortable, and highly effective.
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