Treat Sleep Apnea in Bayside, NY

SLEEP APNEA IN BAYSIDE, NY

Restore Healthy Sleep With
Sleep Apnea Treatment

If you are having a hard time sleeping these
days or have a snoring problem, you may
have a medical condition known as
sleep apnea.

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be difficult to diagnose and many people do not know they have a problem until they see a sleep specialist. We offer treatment options for sleep apnea patients to help restore proper breathing and improve sleep quality. The doctors at our practice may recommend lifestyle changes and treatment options that open up the airways to restore proper breathing at night.

SLEEP APNEA SYMPTOMS

One of the most common sleep apnea symptoms is snoring. If you remember snoring when waking up suddenly or your partner complains about loud snoring, you may have sleep apnea. Other sleep apnea symptoms include:

Waking up choking or gasping for breath
Dry mouth or sore throat in the morning
Insomnia
Daytime sleepiness
Difficult focusing or paying attention
Irritability
Morning headaches or migraines

WHO IS AT RISK FOR SLEEP APNEA?

Some people are more disposed to developing sleep and breathing problems than others. Risk factors include:

Being overweight or obese
Large neck circumference
Enlarged tonsils or adenoids
Age
Family history
Alcohol, sedatives or tranquilizers
Narrowed airways
Smoking
Nasal congestion or sinus problems

SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT OPTIONS

If left untreated, sleep apnea can increase your risk of a heart attack and other health problems. Being sleep impaired can affect your ability to focus and concentrate during the day, and also compromise your quality of life. We may recommend any of the following treatments to restore healthy sleep: