If you suffer from frequent exhaustion and other signs of obstructive sleep apnea, (OSA) then you may need treatment. Otherwise, the quality of your life, and your overall health, can continue to suffer. To help decide if you need to see our team, you should consider taking a sleep assessment. From there, you can assess your risk before seeing a professional about possible solutions.
Possible Signs of OSA
How do you know if you’re having difficulty sleeping? Well, the most obvious sign is that you’re awake throughout the night. However, many people that suffer from sleep apnea may feel like they did sleep, since the episodes of waking and returning to sleep due to breathing cessation go unnoticed. Signs to watch for then may include drowsiness, episodes of waking suddenly gasping for air or choking, chronic snoring, moodiness, difficulty concentrating on tasks throughout the day, and dry mouth.
What Factors Can Lead to Sleep Apnea?
While a variety of people can develop the disorder, men aged 55 and older are more at risk. In addition, neck circumference, obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, and congestion are all common factors behind the disorder.
How Does the Assessment Work?
You will simply visit our sleep assessment page on our website. There, you will see a series of questions about your sleeping habits, as well as possible symptoms. You will answer them. If three or more of the scenarios described relate to your life, then you may be suffering from, or at risk of developing, obstructive sleep apnea. You can then give our team a call. We will perform a thorough diagnosis and recommend the most appropriate treatment option to help you rest easy again.
Do You Have Questions About Our Sleep Assessment?
At James Stewart, DDS, we help you rest better with treatment for sleep apnea and other common sleep disorders. Dr. Stewart and our compassionate staff serve patients of all ages from Livonia, MI, as well as Farmington Hills, Farmington, Plymouth, Northville, Novi, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Garden City, Westland, Redford, and the surrounding communities. To schedule a consultation, call our office today at (734) 425-4400.
