Sleep Apnea
Stop gasping for air at night. Our comprehensive sleep medicine program diagnoses and treats obstructive, central, and complex sleep apnea.
Understanding Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts throughout the night. These pauses can last from 10 seconds to over a minute, occurring 5 to over 100 times per hour.
There are three types: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) (most common), Central Sleep Apnea (CSA), and Complex Sleep Apnea.
Critical Health Alert: Untreated sleep apnea increases heart attack risk by 30% and stroke risk by 60%.
Common Signs & Symptoms
Nighttime Symptoms
- Loud, persistent snoring
- Witnessed breathing pauses
- Gasping or choking sounds
- Restless sleep, frequent awakenings
- Night sweats
- Frequent urination (nocturia)
Daytime Symptoms
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Morning headaches
- Difficulty concentrating ("brain fog")
- Irritability, mood swings
- Decreased libido
- Falling asleep while driving
Risk Factors & Causes
Severity Classification (AHI Score)
Mild
5-15 events/hourLifestyle changes + oral appliance
Moderate
15-30 events/hourCPAP + lifestyle modifications
Severe
30+ events/hourCPAP/BiPAP + weight loss + possible surgery
Our Diagnostic Process
🌙 In-Lab Sleep Study
Gold standard diagnostic test monitoring brain waves, heart rate, breathing, and oxygen levels overnight.
🏠 Home Sleep Test
Simplified test for moderate-to-severe OSA. Measures airflow, oxygen, and heart rate.
Comprehensive Treatment Options
🎯 First-Line Therapy: CPAP
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure keeps airways open during sleep.
🦷 Oral Appliance Therapy
Custom-fitted dental devices for mild-to-moderate OSA.
⚖️ Lifestyle Modifications
Weight loss, positional therapy, exercise, avoiding alcohol.
🔧 Surgical Options
UPPP, tonsillectomy, Inspire nerve stimulator, MMA.
💊 Pharmacotherapy
For central apnea or residual daytime sleepiness.
Health Risks of Untreated Sleep Apnea
Heart Attack
30% higher risk
Stroke
60% higher risk
Atrial Fibrillation
4x more likely
Hypertension
Resistant to meds
Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin resistance
Dementia
Cognitive decline
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Our Sleep Center?
Comprehensive care for better sleep and better health
Accredited Sleep Lab
State-of-the-art diagnostic facility
Sleep Specialists
Board-certified sleep medicine physicians
CPAP Support Program
Ongoing compliance and mask fitting
Multidisciplinary Care
ENT, pulmonology, dental collaboration
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Get diagnosed and start treatment
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