Sleep Lab

Snoring May be a Warning Sign

Each snore is a gasp for breath, depriving your body of oxygen. It’s why even light snoring is linked to high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes.

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38,000 cardiac deaths annually are linked to sleep apnea.

Seventy percent of people with hypertension (high blood pressure) have sleep apnea. Diabetes patients should be screened for sleep apnea as there’s a close correlation between them.

Snoring, combined with other symptoms or conditions, may indicate a need for evaluation.

Do you or a loved one:

Snore loudly?
Gasp or choke during sleep?
Feel tired during the day?
Dose off while driving?
Have morning headaches?
Have high blood pressure?
Have sexual dysfunction?

If you answered “Yes” to one or more of these questions, you may have Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Southwest Health Center’s Sleep Lab assists your physician in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?

Occurs when a person stops breathing repeatedly during sleep
The airway collapses and prevents air from getting into the lungs
Sleep patterns are disrupted, resulting in excessive day-time sleepiness or fatigue
A serious, potentially life-threatening condition
Easily identified and effectively treated

WHAT CAUSES THE AIRWAY TO COLLAPSE DURING SLEEP?

HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE OSA?

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU SUSPECT YOU HAVE OSA?

SYMPTOMS OF SLEEP APNEA

Snoring, interrupted by pauses
Gasping or choking during sleep
Restless sleep
Excessive sleepiness or fatigue during the day
Poor judgment
Irritability
Memory loss
High blood pressure
Depression
Obesity
Large neck size
Morning headache
Sexual dysfunction
Frequent urination at night