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Leading Sleep Apnea Specialist - Oral Sleep Medicine of Arizona

A Sleep Apnea Specialist at Oral Sleep Medicine of Arizona works closely with individuals who struggle with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), daytime drowsiness and nighttime snoring. To know more, visit https://oralsleepaz.com/

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Leading Sleep Apnea Specialist - Oral Sleep Medicine of Arizona

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  1. What You Need To Know About Sleep Apnea

  2. Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which an individual's breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.

  3. DID YOU KNOW? Approximately 18 million Americans have sleep apnea, but only 20 percent have been diagnosed and treated.

  4. MAIN TYPES OF SLEEP APNEA • Obstructive sleep apnea • Central sleep apnea • Complex sleep apnea syndrome

  5. SYMPTOMS • Loud snoring • Gasping for air during sleep • Awakening with a dry mouth • A morning headache • Difficulty staying asleep • Excessive daytime sleepiness • Difficulty paying attention while awake • Irritability

  6. COMPLICATIONS • Daytime fatigue and sleepiness • Cardiovascular problems • Complications with medications and surgery • Eye problems. • Sleep-deprived partners

  7. TREATMENT Depending on the cause and the level of apnea, there are different methods of treatment. The goal of treatment is to normalize breathing during sleep.

  8. REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT Loud snoring can indicate a potentially serious problem, but not everyone who has sleep apnea snores. Talk to your doctor if you have signs or symptoms of sleep apnea. Ask your doctor about any sleep problem that leaves you fatigued, sleepy and irritable.

  9. Whether you decide on surgery, CPAP, or oral appliance therapy, visit oralsleepaz.comor Contact(480) 503-0967 Email ID: helpdesk@OralSleepAZ.com

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