What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?
Sleep Apnea covers a large range of sleep disorders. To date, there are over 100 types and counting. By far, the most common sleep disorder is obstructive sleep apnea. This is a condition where the tongue, soft palate, or obstructions in the nose or throat close off or partially close while sleeping, preventing a person from getting enough oxygen to their brain and other body tissue. This can lead to the inability to get into the deeper restorative stages of sleep and creates a release of stress hormones that spike blood pressure, can cause excessive daytime sleepiness, and lead to multiple pathological medical conditions.
This is most commonly treated with a forced air pressure device to push open the airways, such as a CPAP or a dental device, bringing the jaw and tongue forward to open the airway. Both of these therapies should not be used until a proper diagnosis is made, which is the purpose of this website. We are here to allow you to be tested in the convenience and comfort of your own bed.
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