Obstructive Sleep ApneaIn Roseville, CA
Sleep soundly, live fully – we offer comprehensive and effective treatments for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Has your partner complained about your loud snoring? Do you wake up after a full nights sleep and still feel exhausted? Have you already been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea but cant tolerate a CPAP? Let us help you discover alternative options.
At The Head Pain Center, we specialize in offering custom sleep appliances for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. Our approach is focused on providing personalized solutions to improve your sleep quality and overall health.
Benefits of Treatment
- Improved Sleep Quality
- Reduced Risk of Health Complications
- Enhanced Daytime Energy and Concentration
Recognizing the Symptoms
Discomfort affecting daily activities
- OSA can lead to morning headaches, difficulty concentrating, and mood changes, significantly affecting one's daily life and well-being.
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
- Excessive daytime sleepiness, often resulting from disrupted sleep patterns, is a common symptom of OSA, impacting daily activities and alertness.
Episodes of Gasping or Choking During Sleep
- Individuals with OSA may experience episodes of gasping or choking as they struggle to breathe, often leading to frequent awakenings during the night.
Loud and Persistent Snoring
- One of the most noticeable signs of OSA is loud and persistent snoring, often accompanied by silent pauses in breathing and then gasping or choking sounds.
Our Approach to Treatment
CPAP not working for you? After getting referred from your sleep physician, we tailor our treatment to your specific needs, focusing on non-invasive, effective solutions.
Mandibular Advancement Devices
Inhale, exhale, and breathe deeply. We specialize in mandibular advancement devices, custom-made for each individual for a comfortable, seamless fit. These state-of-the-art devices are effective in reducing snoring and improving sleep quality for many patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. And best of all, sleep apnea appliances once indicated and prescribed by your sleep physician, are convenient, easy to use, and easy to travel with.
FAQ's
Sleep apnea is primarily caused by the relaxation of throat muscles, which leads to a temporary blockage of the airway during sleep. This blockage can reduce or completely stop airflow, leading to interrupted breathing. Obesity is a significant risk factor, as excess weight can contribute to the narrowing of the airway. Genetics also play a role, with certain inherited traits affecting the structure of the airway.
Other contributing factors include medical conditions such as hypothyroidism, allergies, and sinus problems, which can cause or exacerbate airway obstruction. Lifestyle choices, such as alcohol consumption and smoking, can also increase the risk of developing sleep apnea by relaxing throat muscles and causing inflammation in the airways, respectively.
Candidates for sleep apnea therapy typically exhibit symptoms such as loud snoring, daytime fatigue, and observed pauses in breathing during sleep. Other indicators include waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat, morning headaches, and difficulty concentrating during the day.
A thorough evaluation from a sleep specialist and Dr. Khalaf is essential to determine the most appropriate treatment approach.
This depends on your unique case but typically, sleep apnea is diagnosed through a sleep study that monitors breathing, oxygen levels, heart rate, and other physiological factors during sleep. This comprehensive study can be conducted in a sleep lab or at home with portable monitoring devices. The sleep study is ordered by a sleep medical doctor. The data collected helps in identifying the severity and type of sleep apnea, such as obstructive, central, or complex sleep apnea.
In addition to the sleep study, a medical evaluation including a review of your medical history, symptoms, and a physical examination of the throat, mouth, and neck is conducted to confirm the diagnosis and guide next steps. This holistic approach ensures a precise diagnosis and a plan tailored to you.