Sleep Apnea Doctor & Snoring Treatment Orange County

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Snoring and Sleep Apnea

• About Snoring
• As many as half of adults snore nightly, and
  about half of those who snore nightly actually
  have obstructive sleep apnea. Snoring occurs when
  a persons airways are obstructed during sleep,
  causing them to make the harsh sounds that many
  of us know all too well.
• Important Facts About Snoring
• Those who are at the most risk for snoring are
  males and people who are overweight.
• While many men snore, snoring is still a problem
  affecting both genders
• As people age, the effects of snoring increase
  drastically, creating breathing problems
• for them during the night
• Snoring may or may not be associated with sleep
  apnea, but that its necessary for
• health reasons to determine first if a person
  has sleep apnea
• If you experience benign snoring, which is
  snoring without sleep apnea, then the
• treatment plan may be different. In any event,
  we can still provide relief.

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About Obstructive Sleep Apnea

• Have you ever been told that you sometimes stop
  breathing while asleep, or that your snoring is
  interrupted by pauses, gasps and snorting noises?
  These are all signs that you may be suffering
  from sleep apnea. This condition can be extremely
  disruptive and frustrating to a bed partner, and
  can also be quite harmful to your health.
• An apnea is the suspension of breathing
• Each stoppage in breath results in drops in blood
  oxygen levels
• Patients may have dozens to hundreds of apneas
  each night
• The sleeper is momentarily startled awake, but
  may not remember
• The bodys nervous system triggers a stress
  response to resume breathing after each
• apnea event

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Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

• The ongoing release of stress hormones and
  repeated instantaneous awakenings throughout the
  night rob sleep apnea suffers of the benefits of
  restorative rest. Though they are sleep deprived,
  many sufferers have no idea how severe their
  condition is, and believe they are sleeping
  soundly through the night.
• An ongoing sense of listlessness, irritability or
  depression
• Awakening in the morning with a sort throat or a
  headache
• Decreased visual acuity
• Experiencing sudden unexplained awakenings during
  the night
• Nodding off when sitting or driving
• Poor memory or an inability to maintain mental
  focus
• Poor performance at work or school

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Reach Out Today!
Susan A. Bollinger DDS 1401 Avocado Ave Ste
309Newport Beach, CA 92660 Phone (949)
759-7007
http//zzzztonight.com/