Sleep Apnea Treatment Weston, FL

For some individuals, snoring goes beyond being a mere inconvenience or source of embarrassment. Obstructive sleep apnea leads to short interruptions in your breathing while you're asleep. These pauses typically last for around ten seconds but can occur multiple times throughout the night.

While sleep apnea often accompanies snoring, it's important to note that not all snorers have sleep apnea. At South Florida ENT Associates in Weston, FL, we specialize in identifying the root cause of snoring and providing tailored treatments for both snoring and sleep apnea.

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Concerned About Snoring? Don't Ignore This Health Concern

If you're a frequent snorer, it's crucial to schedule an appointment with sleep specialist to determine whether you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea in Weston. During your consultation, your doctor will use a scope to examine your nose, mouth, throat, and neck for signs of this condition. If obstructive sleep apnea is suspected, your doctor might recommend a sleep study, either conducted at home or in a laboratory setting.

Our Comprehensive Treatment Approaches for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

For many cases of obstructive sleep apnea, lifestyle adjustments are the initial treatment approach. These may involve weight loss, increased physical activity, reducing alcohol consumption, quitting smoking, and utilizing nasal decongestants and allergy medications.

CPAP: Effective Management of OSA

When lifestyle changes aren't sufficient, the most common medical intervention for obstructive sleep apnea involves using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. This device ensures that the airways remain open, preventing episodes of OSA and snoring.

Inspire Therapy: A Cutting-Edge Solution

A recent advancement in sleep apnea treatment is Inspire® therapy—a FDA-approved medical device that effectively treats sleep apnea without the bulkiness of traditional CPAP machines. Visit us at SFENTA to learn more about Inspire therapy.

Airlift™: Revitalizing Sleep Quality

The Airlift™ procedure introduces an implant beneath the chin to stabilize and open the upper airways, putting an end to snoring and enabling peaceful, uninterrupted sleep.

Understanding Sleep Apnea: A Serious Health Condition

Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially serious medical condition characterized by brief pauses in breathing during sleep. These pauses lead to reduced oxygen levels in the blood, causing the heart to work harder. They also disrupt the natural sleep cycle, leading to persistent fatigue. Untreated sleep apnea can even increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes.

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Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Intermittent pauses in breathing during sleep
Loud and disruptive snoring
Daytime exhaustion
Gasping or choking during sleep
Elevated blood pressure
Morning headaches

While sleep apnea can impact anyone, certain factors elevate the risk, including excess weight, smoking, age, specific medical conditions, and family history.

SFENTA: Your Partner in Better Sleep

For over three decades, SFENTA's network of board-certified physicians has been delivering comprehensive ENT care across South Florida. Our patient-centered approach, combined with the expertise of our highly trained physicians and staff, is aimed at helping you achieve better sleep for life. Experience the difference at SFENTA—where your well-being is our priority.