About 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, with the majority having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, it is believed that up to 80% of moderate and severe cases of OSA are undiagnosed.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) occurs when there are significant pauses in breathing lasting 10 seconds or longer during sleep. These interruptions in sleep, may result in daytime fatigue, sleepiness, poor concentration, high blood pressure, various heart conditions, diabetes, and increased risk for heart attack and strokes. The “Gold Standard” treatment for OSA is a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine. For mild OSA, or individuals who are unable to tolerate their CPAP machine due to nasal or oral obstructions, surgery may help improve their breathing and/or tolerability with CPAP.
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