Sleep Apnea Treatment

There are several types of sleep apnea that one can become afflicted with, but obstructive sleep apnea is the most common.

Obstructive sleep apnea is identified by the stopping and restarting of your breathing multiple times a night. According to research from various sources, these episodes of stopped breathing can occur more than 30 times per hour per night. The episodes of stopped breathing are caused by the relaxation of the muscles in the throat that actually cause the throat to close and block the airway that would normally allow your body to inhale and exhale as it should or by obstruction from enlarged adenoids, tonsils, tongue or other. There are several different types of symptoms listed below which you may experience if you suffer from sleep apnea. If you think you may display one or more of these symptoms, then you should visit Sleep Study Clinic Los Angeles. We’re a full service medical office specializing in sleeping disorders.

We offer a variety of sleep apnea treatment options including the prescribed use of a sleep apnea machine as well dental mouth device and other treatment modalities.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

We know that obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the throat relax more than they should and block airflow into the lungs, and we know that certain risk factors can increase the chance of developing sleep apnea, but sleep apnea does not appear to discriminate and can affect people of all ages, shapes, sizes, and medical backgrounds. Factors which will increase your risk for sleep apnea include having excess weight, having a naturally narrow airway, having a naturally thick neck, smoking, alcohol use, age, and gender (with men being more likely than women to develop sleep apnea). Symptoms of sleep apnea include waking up in the middle of the night sleeping or choking, snorting or coughing so loudly in your sleep that you wake up others, regularly waking up with dry mouth and / or a sore throat, and feeling fatigued during the day even after a full night of sleep.

Sleep Apnea Treatment

Treatment for sleep apnea includes several options which a sleep physician may consider in the treatment or management of your sleep disorder. Those sleep apnea treatment options may include one or more of the following: prescription medications, dental or oral appliances, the use of certain medical devices like a CPAP machine, and surgery – but most medical doctors agree that surgery is used to treat moderate to severe sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea Machine

One of the most prescribed remedies for sleep apnea is the use of a medical device commonly referred to as a sleep apnea machine. In reality, the medical device that’s being referred to is a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine, which works by pumping air through a hose and into a mask worn over the nose during the hours of sleep. The air pumped through the hose forces the muscles of the throat to open and allow air to flow in and out of the body as intended.

Sleep Study Clinic Los Angeles

At Sleep Study Clinic Los Angeles, we know how important your sleep is to your physical and mental health, and we want you to know that we have the experience, expertise, and professional medical staff that you need if you suffer from a sleep disorder like sleep apnea. To set up a consultation with one of our physicians, get in touch with Sleep Study Clinic Los Angeles today and let us help you obtain the restful sleep that you deserve.