There are three professional treatments for Sleep Apnea and Snoring.
Surgical Intervention
In severe cases surgery may be warranted to the nose, throat, tongue or jaw.CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
In this therapy, the patient wears a mask over his/her mouth and nose that provides gentle pressure to ensure their airway stays open. This treatment may be very effective for some individuals, but may not be well tolerated by many patients. For this reason up to 50% of patients do not consistently use their CPAP machine.
Silent Nite™ is an example of an
Oral Appliance Therapy.
Oral Appliance Therapy
The least invasive and most comfortable treatment is Oral Appliance Therapy where a custom oral appliance is made to be worn at night. It is designed to keep your air passageways clear so that you can get a restful night's sleep. Click Here to Learn more.
What You Can Do for Yourself?
Mild or occasional snoring and symptoms of OSA may be alleviated by life
style changes, including:
- Losing excess weight
- Getting regular exercise
- Sleeping on your side, not on your back. (Sewing a tennis ball in the back of a T-shirt can remind you not to sleep on your back.)
- Seeing a physician if you have a chronic nasal congestion or nasal obstruction.
Coordination Between Your Physician and Our Office
Your physician is best suited to formally diagnose OSA. He will chart your brainwaves, heart beat and breathing during sleep using a Polysomnogram (PSG) monitor. However, if you have the symptoms listed above, you can see Dr. Margolis, Dr. Abbatiello, Dr. Mender or Dr. Toscano for an initial evaluation and referral to a qualified physician.