I Think I Have Sleep Apnea in Indian Trail, NC

If you are suffering from sleep apnea symptoms, we can help you get a good night’s rest.

Are You Losing Sleep at Night?

If you wake up several times during the night or greet every morning feeling more fatigued than when you went to bed, you may suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a sleep disorder that causes you to stop breathing, reducing the amount of oxygen that your brain receives, which subsequently, wakes you up. How many times this cycle occurs each night determines the stage of sleep apnea you are experiencing:

Mild OSA: In the early stages of sleep apnea, you may wake up an average of 5 to 15 times each hour.
Moderate OSA: As your condition progresses, sleep apnea symptoms increase to 15 to 29 times per hour.
Severe OSA: You may experience 30 or more episodes per hour when apnea is severe.

Of adults report snoring at night.

Of adults have fallen asleep unintentionally during the day.

SOURCE: CDC - http://www.cdc.gov/features/dssleep/

Recognizing Sleep Apnea Symptoms

This condition affects you while you rest but many find that sleep apnea symptoms are easier to identify during waking hours. If you are losing sleep, Dr. Henry Ernst can help you determine whether you are suffering from sleep apnea in Indian Trail, NC. Sleep apnea symptoms include:

Snoring

Choking or Gasping During Sleep

Severe Fatigue During the Day

Waking Up Feeling Groggy or Tired

Irritability

Poor Concentration

What Causes Sleep Apnea?

OSA occurs when the throat muscles relax and the soft tissue collapses as a result. The walls of your throat close, decreasing the amount of air that can enter. When you cannot obtain sufficient oxygen, your brain responds by waking you. Many times, this awakening is accompanied by choking or gasping for air. This process may be repeated hundreds of times during the night.

If you think you are experiencing sleep apnea symptoms, contact our office for a free consultation for sleep apnea in Indian Trail, NC. A consult with Dr. Ernst includes an evaluation of your medical and sleep history, rhinometer and pharyngometer testing, and identification of risk factors, all without obligation.

REFERENCE:

Sleep apnea stages from Cigna website: http://www.cigna.com/healthwellness/hw/medical-topics/stages-of-sleep-apnea-td1135

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