Do any of these symptoms sound familiar? You could be suffering from a disease called Sleep Apnea. More than 18 million Americans suffer from this very common, but often undiagnosed 
sleep disorder. But, it is treatable and there is relief.

At the end of the day we expect and deserve a good night’s sleep. Different people require 
different amounts of sleep, but the average person needs about 7-9 hours of sleep a night to feel rested and alert the next day. Sleep apnea deprives us of this much-needed sleep.

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

When a person stops breathing during sleep because his airway collapses and prevents air from getting into the lungs, this is called obstructive sleep apnea.

What causes the airway to collapse during sleep?

Several factors that may cause the airway to collapse are:

      Nasal obstruction.
      Excess tissue at back of throat, such as, large tonsils or uvula.
      Excessive weight gain.
      A decrease in the muscle tone holding the airway open.

How can I find out if I have Sleep Apnea?

See your physician and depending on your symptoms, he may recommend a sleep study at Delta Medical Center’s Sleep Lab. This involves overnight stay while our sleep technicians monitor you closely. The technician will monitor your breathing, your oxygen level, movement, and snoring while you sleep. The Sleep Lab physician will evaluate your study and speak with your doctor regarding treatment options.

Delta Medical Center Sleep Lab

We offer an experienced staff, along with security, comfort, and privacy. Our patient’s satisfaction is our ultimate goal.

Insurance

Medicare and Medicaid generally cover the cost of sleep studies and we gladly accept both. Our staff will work with your doctor’s office regarding prior approval for all private insurance. If a referral is normally needed, please contact your insurance for more information.

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