Sleep Apnea

Do you have Sleep Apnea?

Do you snore loudly?
Do you ever gasp for breath or stop breathing briefly during sleep?
Do you feel tired upon awakening?
Do you wake up with a headache?
Do you fall asleep while reading or watching Television?
Do you have memory or concentration problems?

If answered yes to one or more of these questions, you most likely have sleep apnea.

What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is characterized by a pause of breathing during sleep. It can lead to brain damage or death in severe cases and headaches and tiredness in mild cases. 

• Central sleep apnea is when the brain doesn't send the signals to breathe.

• Obstructive sleep apnea is when the person is trying to breath, but there is some obstruction blocking their attempts to breathe.

What can I do about sleep apnea?

Non-surgical cures for sleep apnea include:

• behavioral changes

• dental appliances

• CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)

• medication

Surgical cures for sleep apnea:

• nasal surgery

• palate implants

• uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

• tongue reduction

• genioglossus advancement

• thyoid suspension

• maxillomandibular procedures

• tracheostomy

• bariatric surgery

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