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OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

UNDERSTANDING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA, SNORING, SYMPTOMS & TREATMENTS

WHAT IS OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (OSA)?​

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Apnea means stoppage or cessation of breathing that occurs during sleep. Typically cessation of breathing for two consecutive breaths or 10 seconds is considered significant from sleep perspective.

 

In children more than one episode of sleep apnea per hour and in adults more than 5 episodes of obstructive sleep apnea per hour are considered significant.

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WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF OSA?​

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Typically the first sign of OSA is snoring. If you or your partner notices that you stop breathing during sleep or appear to be gasping or choking during sleep and wake up with a gasp, then most likely you have OSA. There may be arousals from sleep as well and you will not feel well rested and perhaps have day time sleepiness or early morning headaches. Children with OSA may suffer from ADHD.

  • EARS
    If a patient is experiencing problems with hearing, balance, dizziness, vertigo, ear infections, ringing in the ears, pain or discharge in the ears or a plugged up sensation, it is advisable to see an Otolaryngologist.. The doctor/specialist will diagnose each patient individually and work with him or her until the problem is resolved.
  • NOSE & SINUS
    There are many health hazards that could come along with nose and sinus problems. These problems could affect breathing, sleeping, smell and or physical appearance. There are many different treatments for these conditions that range from simple exercises up to surgeries that need to be done in a medical facility.
  • THROAT
    When a person is having problems with their throat some conditions could speech, singing, eating, swallowing, and digestion. ENT specialists can diagnose, manage, and treat these problems.
  • HEAD & NECK
    ENT specialists have experience in treating and managing diseases, tumors, trauma, and abnormalities of the head, neck, and face. Ear, nose and throat specialists can perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in these areas while also managing problems with the nerves in the head and neck that control sight, smelling, hearing, etc.
  • ALLERGIES
    An allergy is an unusual response of the body to an environment agent. The development of allergies can depend on many different factors, some of which include: genetics, environmental interactions, degree of exposure to the particular allergen and duration of exposure. Some allergies are even caused by unknown factors. A variety of tests can be done to figure out allergies that are affecting day to day life. Some options for different treatment plans include: Immunotherapy and Allergy drops. If you are wondering if an ear, nose and throat doctor could help you, contact us today.
  • FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY
    Otolaryngologists are also trained in Plastic surgery of the face including rhinoplasty, ear reshaping, eyelid cosmetic surgery, neck lift and facelifts besides injecting botox and fillers in the face and neck in addition to removing skin cancers and reconstructing the defects. They also perform reconstruction and repair to trauma to the facial soft tissue and bones.
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TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

In general, there are 5 treatment approaches to Obstructive Sleep Apnea or OSA. At Texas Sinus, Allergy, Snoring & Sleep Institute, we educate our patients and develop a personalized treatment plan to help our patients breathe, smell, and taste life again.

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