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The treatment of a potential sleep disorder begins with a Sleep Study, which is used to observe the different stages of sleep, and consists of monitoring the airflow from your nose and mouth, your heart rate, leg movement, muscle movement, brain waves, and oxygen levels. If the patient is diagnosed to be suffering from sleep apnea, the sleep study can also analyze the degree of obstruction present in the patient's airway. 

Electrodes are placed on your scalp, chest and legs by a sleep technician prior to your sleep cycle, allowing the technician to monitor your physiological activities during sleep from a remote computer station. The results of the study will then be interpreted by a Sleep Specialist and Certified Respiratory Technologist. During an overnight sleep study, we evaluate the quality of your sleep, how often you awaken during the night and any issues related to your breathing such as an airway obstruction. In the comfort of your private room, you will be monitored with a night-vision camera and a microphone as part of the test, and can communicate with your sleep technician at any time.

One of the most common treatment options for sleep apnea is a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure).

A CPAP is a breathing device worn while sleeping which provides continuous air pressure to keep the airway open.When utilized correctly, CPAP Therapy can provide an effective remedy for sleep apnea.

SNORING
Excessive snoring can often be a symptom of sleep apnea, and may also be a sign of breathing difficulty during sleep. Snoring is typically the result of an airway that is not properly open, causing the respiratory system to force air through a narrowed breathing passageway. Sleep apnea occurs when an individual stops breathing during sleep. With obstructive sleep apnea, some part of the sleeper's respiratory tract becomes obstructed when the muscles relax during sleep.


Consequently, breathing stops or gets very shallow during sleep. Each pause in breathing typically lasts 10 to 20 seconds or more, and the pauses can occur 20 or 30 times or more an hour. During an apnea episode, the sleeper might be forced to awaken in order to breath again, disrupting the sleep cycle, while suffering a brief lack of oxygen. Causes of sleep apnea are generally physical in nature, including excess weight, enlarged tonsils, nasal congestion/blockage in the airway, and even a uniquely shaped head, neck or chin.
Snoring, which is sometimes confused with sleep apnea, can be a significant obstacle to quality sleep, both for yourself and your partner. Snoring is caused by a narrowing of the airway, either from poor sleep posture, excess weight, or physical abnormalities of your throat. A narrow airway gets in the way of smooth breathing and creates the sound of snoring. The snoring noise doesn't necessarily mean that the airway passage is obstructed, as it is in sleep apnea. Snoring may accompany sleep apnea, but not always.

Self-help treatments like losing weight, elevating the head of the bed or sleeping on your side, can also be effective remedies for mild to moderate sleep apnea. Surgery or the use of an oral appliance (similar to a mouth guard) may be a better option for some people. On average, most adults need 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night in order to benefit from restful sleep. Talk to your doctor if you snore loudly and are often tired during the day. He may refer you to a sleep specialist to find out if you have sleep apnea.

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