Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition which, by definition, means "temporary cessation of breathing during sleep." These temporary pauses of breathing are generally caused by a narrowing or collapse of the upper airway. When the airway becomes narrow and breathing becomes diminished, some patients will describe symptoms such as snoring, waking up gasping for air, or waking up with a dry/scratchy throat. As a result of poor sleep, an untreated sleep apnea patient will often complain of symptoms such as frequent awakenings, non-refreshing sleep, morning headaches, or daytime fatigue.
Treatment, therefore, simply aims to keep the upper airway open during sleep to allow patients to breathe normally. We take great pride in offering a variety of options including (but not limited to):
- PAP therapy
- Dental evaluations and devices
- Surgical evaluations (including the "Inspire Device")
- Ear, Nose, and Throat treatments
- Nasal allergy and sinus congestion treatments
- Positional therapy
- Dietary, Lifestyle, and Weight Loss evaluations