Are You Impacted By Sleep Apnea

                          

   Continuous Positive Airflow Pressure (CPAP)

CPAP machines are used with a variety of breathing masks. They are most widely used treatment for moderate and severe OSA.

CPAP treatment may cause side effects: dry or stuffy nose, irritated skin on the face, dry mouth, and headaches.  If the CPAP device is not adjusted properly, patients may get stomach bloating and discomfort while wearing the massive c-pap machine. 

                                                             Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT)

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has approved oral appliance therapy (OAT) as a first line treatment for patients diagnosed with mild to moderate OSA.  The AASM also recommends oral appliance therapy for patients with severe OSA, who are unable to tolerate or cannot wear CPAP devices.  Another option for people with severe OSA is combination therapy (wearing CPAP and an oral appliance together) to help reduce the pressure on a CPAP machine, making it more comfortable to use.

For more information contact, Dr. Anna Lee and her team!

Treatment Options For Sleep Apnea

Are you impacted by sleep apnea? Do you snore or struggle to get quality sleep? 

Here are a list of treatment options that can help you get your life back on track.  

·       Cause of snoring1: lifestyle

              Treatment: quite smoking, avoid alcohol, sleeping pills, sedatives, caffeine and heavy meals.  

              Exercise regularly

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        Cause of snoring2: overweight

           Treatment:  lose weight

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       Cause of snoring3: swollen tonsils

           Treatment:  tonsillectomy

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        Cause of snoring4: Obstructive Sleep Apnea

            Treatment: CPAP for moderate to severe OSA

            Treatment: Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) for mild to moderate OSA

            Treatment: Surgery

           Treatment options depend on the cause of snoring and the severity of the condition: consult with Glendora dentist, Dr. Anna Lee, to decide what treatment is best for you.

These are some serious medical problems linked to snoring and obstructive sleep apnea:

The sleep medicine expert, Karl Doghramji, MD, medical director of the Sleep Center at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals in Philadelphia said that people with severe sleep apnea have a 40% greater chance of dying early than do their peers.

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      Stroke-health data from a sleep study found that the intensity of snoring was related to the risk of carotid atherosclerosis.  The louder and longer you snore each night, the greater your long-term risk for a stroke.

·       Heart Disease

-sleep apnea is linked to cardiovascular problems and may lead to heart attacks

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A     Arrhythmias-people with long-term snoring or sleep apnea risk developing an irregular heart rhythm called arrhythmia

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       Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)-people with sleep apnea may have GERD

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       Headache-people with sleep apneas may have frequent morning headaches due to lack of deep sleep at night

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       High Blood Pressure - If you snore at night, feel fatigue and moody during the day, or you are not sure if you have sleep disorder, contact         

   

 Glendora dentist, Dr. Anna Lee, for a free consultation at 626-335-5114 or visit our sleep website at www.glendorasleep.com

Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

                                            

Are you impacted by symptoms of sleep apnea? 

Here are a list of symptoms that can impact individuals with Obstructive Sleep Apnea 

        Multiple episodes of breathing pauses, lasting for more than 10 seconds at a time (can experience up to 300 episodes per night)

·       Wake up with a choking or gasping for air sensation

·       Loud snoring

·       Wake up with a sore or dry throat in the morning

·       Wake up with morning headaches

·       Daytime sleepiness, lack of energy during the day, sleepy while driving

·       Forgetfulness, mood changes

If you have any of these symptoms, contact Glendora dentist, Dr. Anna Lee, for a free consultation for Sleep Apnea