SLEEP APNEA - A serious Disorder

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SLEEP APNEA - A serious Disorder

• TMJ Sleep Therapy Centre

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WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA?

• Sleep apnea specialist Los Angeles says it can be
  a serious sleep disorder. People who have sleep
  apnea stop breathing for 10 or more seconds at a
  time while they are sleeping (one apneic event).
  These short cessations in breathing can happen up
  to 800 times or more every night.
• If you have sleep apnea, the periods of stopped
  breathing may wake you from a deep sleep. If you
  are waking from deep sleep to light sleep all
  night long, however briefly, you arent getting
  enough restful sleep. Most often times, however,
  we have mini arousals that still take us out of
  the deeper levels of sleep and into the shallow,
  Stage 1 sleep, but since we are still sleeping we
  are not at all aware that it happened.

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What are the associated symptoms of sleep apnea?

• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• High blood pressure
• Frequent episodes of obstructed breathing during
  sleep.
• Loud snoring
• Clenched jaw
• Morning headaches
• Unrefreshing sleep
• Dry mouth upon awakening
• Overweight/obesity
• Irritability
• Change in personality
• Depression

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HOW SERIOUS IS SLEEP APNEA DISORDER?

• Sleep apnea disorder is a potentially
  life-threatening condition that requires
  immediate medical attention. The risks of
  undiagnosed OSA include heart attacks, strokes,
  impotence, irregular heartbeat, high blood
  pressure, and heart disease.
• In addition, OSA can cause daytime sleepiness
  that can result in accidents, lost productivity
  and interpersonal relationship problems. The
  severity of the symptoms ranges from mild to
  severe. Sleep Apnea is a progressive condition,
  worsening with age, and should not be taken
  lightly.

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HOW IS SLEEP APNEA TREATED?

• First, a sleep test, called polysomnogram, is
  usually done to diagnose sleep apnea. There are
  two kinds of polysomnograms.
• Overnight polysomnography involves spending one
  night at a sleep laboratory to obtain a full
  report of movement, respiration, oxygen levels,
  etc. during sleep, which the doctor will review.
  This is the best form of sleep study there is.
• The second kind of polysomnogram is a home
  monitoring test. Dr. Shirazi can provide a small
  device to take home with you, which will record
  your sleep with a computerized polysomnogram.
  These are painless tests and are covered by most
  insurance plans.

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Contact Us

• TMJ Sleep Therapy Centreof Conejo Valley and
  Los Angeles
• 555 Marin St. Suite 108Thousand Oaks, CA
  91360805.496.5700
• 11980 San Vicente Blvd. 619Brentwood, CA
  90049310.401.0813
• Office Hours
• Monday - Thursday 830am-530pm
• Closed Friday Sunday
• https//tmjandsleeptherapycentre.com/