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Sleep Apnea
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep Apnea, simply defined, is the cessation of breathing while you are sleeping.
What are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?
People with sleep apnea often feel very sleepy throughout the day. Their concentration and daytime performance can suffer, and the consequences of sleep apnea range from annoying to life threatening.
Click here for a complete list of sleep apnea symtoms
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Sleep Apnea Forms:
Please print the sleep apnea forms, fill out all sections and bring into the office on your next appointment. If you are in need of assistance, call our helpful staff at 949-833-8020. Please do not e-mail the forms back to the office. These should only be printed.
What Causes Sleep Apnea?
Certain mechanical and structural problems in the airway cause interruption in normal breathing patterns during sleep. In some people, sleep apnea occurs when the throat muscles and tongue relax during sleep and partially or completely the opening of the airway.
How is Sleep Apnea Treated?
It is important to note that there are two types of sleep apnea: central apnea, which is a neurological disorder that must be treated by a medical doctor and obstructive sleep apnea that can often times, be treated by a dental professional.
Dr. Brown and Dr. Kushner treat obstructive sleep apnea by first referring the patient to a Physician, Board Certified Specialist in Sleep Medicine, who will perform a thorough examination. He may then perform a Polysomnogram (a test that records a variety of body functions during sleep, such as the electrical activity of the brain, eye movement, muscle activity, heart rate, respiratory effort, air flow, and blood oxygen levels).
After reviewing test results with you and your sleep physician, Dr. Brown and Dr. Kushner may recommend one of the following treatment options, or a combination of several, depending on the severity of your sleep apnea, your medical condition and your needs.
Sleep Apnea Treatments:
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- Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
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Download Dr. Kushner's Sleep Apnea Presentation
Hear what our patients say about their sleep apnea treatment.
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