Sleep Apnea is a condition that disturbs an individual's breathing while they sleep. It causes short pauses in breathing, which can happen 30 times or within an hour. There are three primary kinds of sleep apnea: obstructive, central, and mixed.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): As the most common type of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when throat muscles relax and soft tissues collapses and blocks your airway.
Central Sleep Apnea (CSA): Your brain doesn’t effectively tell your body to breathe. This is commonly associated with conditions like arthritis, encephalitis, and Parkinson’s disease.
Mixed Sleep Apnea - Individuals experience a combination of OSA and CSA symptoms.
The following symptoms can be indications of sleep apnea:
Sleep Apnea can affect anyone throughout their lives. You may be more at risk for sleep apnea if any of the following applies to you:
Severe medical conditions can happen if sleep apnea isn’t treated in a timely manner:
You can try to reduce your chances of getting sleep apnea by maintaining a good diet, exercising, and with a healthy sleep schedule, ensuring you get a substantial amount of sleep and go to bed and wake up around the same time each day/night. To further prevent sleep apnea, consider the following:
Dr. Sachdev and his team want to help you sleep peacefully through the night. We understand each patient has unique needs, which is why we work hard to a find solution for your specific issue and create a personalized treatment plan.
We may use the following treatments to help you sleep through the night:
Let us help you achieve not only a better night's sleep but a healthier and happier life. To schedule your appointment, call us today at (831) 724-6000.
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