What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep due to the relaxation and collapse of the airway muscles. These interruptions can cause loud snoring, gasping, and choking sounds, leading to fragmented sleep and reduced oxygen levels in the blood. The Centers for Sleep and Airway Medicine specialize in diagnosing and treating OSA through comprehensive evaluations, customized treatment plans, and advanced therapies.
OSA is Linked to Serious Health Issues
- Cardiovascular disease
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Fibromyalgia
- Alzheimer’s
- Dementia
- ADD/ADHD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- TMD
- Malocclusion
- Chronic fatigue
- Brain fog
- Hormone imbalance
- Chronic Allergies
- Headaches
- Excessive daytime drowsiness
- Bedwetting
- Asthma
- Kidney Disease
- Stroke
- Glaucoma
- Premature death
- Dementia
- Aggression
- Blood Oxygen Desaturation
- Sleep disruption and arousal
- Lower IQ
- Excessive daytime drowsiness