Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Sleep Apnea is the result of partially blocked airways in the nose and mouth, and is a common problem for many patients. It can be a sign of other health issues such as sleep apnea, which is a condition where patients actually stop breathing for more than 10 seconds during their sleep. The symptoms can include:

Just think about it, 1/3 of your life is spent sleeping. If you are not getting the restful sleep your body needs, then your body doesn't have the health that it should. Each pause in your breathing if you have sleep apnea can last 10-20 seconds, and these pauses can occur up to 20 to 30 even up to 90 times per hour! The dangers of snoring and sleep apnea are sometimes overlooked and left untreated. Sleep apnea is basically repetitive episodes of suffocation. According to recent studies people with mild sleep apnea have a 300-500% increase in motor vehicle accidents involving serious injuries.

There are three basic types of sleep apnea.

The first type is called obstructive sleep apnea or OSA. OSA is a condition of airway blockage of the nose and mouth. This is the most common type of sleep apnea.

The second, CSA or central sleep apnea occurs when there is an interruption of the brain signal to breath. . When this occurs all breathing can stop for a period of time. This type of apnea is often linked with other health problems.

The third type of sleep apnea is a combination of CSA and OSA. This is referred to as mixed sleep apnea.

Dr. Green and his team provide screening for sleep apnea and will advise you if they feel you are at risk for this condition. If so we will consult with you on your options and work with your Physician to determine what is best for you.

One of the possible treatments for obstructive sleep apnea is the SomnoMed MAS appliance.

For more information, please visit: www.somnomed.com

We also provide screening and monitoring of our treatment with the Watch Pat 200.

For more information, please visit: www.itamar-medical.com

 

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