About Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a serious sleeping disorder that nearly 22 million Americans are suffering from. It occurs when a person’s breathing pattern is interrupted by a blockage in their airway during their sleep. This causes the soft tissue in the back of their throat to collapse and typically produces loud snoring sounds. Snoring may be harmless in some cases, but it can also be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

These interruptions may occur 5 to 30 times or more each hour, all night long. This disruption is usually so brief that you don’t remember. That means you are unlikely to get into a deep, restful sleep that is required to feel recharged are ready for the next day. Sleep apnea stresses the body and brain, night after night.

A good night's sleep helps in healing and repairing your heart and blood vessels. Sleep helps maintain a healthy balance of the hormones that make you hungry (ghrelin) or full (leptin). Sleep deficiency– the level of ghrelin goes up and the level of leptin goes down–makes you feel hungrier than if you were to be well-rested. Sleep deficiency can also result in a higher blood sugar level, which may increase your risk for diabetes. Your immune system relies on sleep to stay healthy.

Are you aware of your sleep apnea? It may be the cause of many of your health issues or can lead to detrimental problems. Discover your sleep apnea, understand its causes and symptoms, and learn about its health risks with Dr. Bogrow. He can help you find a sleep specialist to diagnose your sleep disorder and he can offer you constructive treatment options that will help you regain your energy.

If you are unsure of the severity that your sleep apnea or snoring is causing to your well being, our sleep apnea assessment can help indicate what your condition is.

If you feel like you may have Obstructive Sleep Apnea, please take a moment to take our Sleep Apnea Assessment Test. We will score it and let you know how we can help you.