Diagnosing

Sleep Apnea

in Monkton

Consequences of Sleep Apnea

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea wake up constantly during the night, sometimes without even realizing it. When your airway is obstructed, your brain tells you to wake up and unconsciously returns your mouth to its normal position until the obstruction happens again.

During these periods where your airway is obstructed, you are not breathing, and this can have a detrimental effect on the oxygen levels in your blood.

Sleep apnea may cause:

  • Daytime sleepiness.
  • Weight gain.
  • Mental confusion.
  • Sluggishness.
  • High blood pressure.
  • Headaches.
  • Sexual dysfunction.
  • Heartburn.

What Are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?

How Can Dr. Longenecker Treat Sleep Apnea?

 Fortunately, Dr. Longenecker has a solution for you. We have invested the time, energy, and resources needed to provide a viable sleep apnea treatment for our wonderful Monkton and Parkton area patients.

The key to understanding the sleep apnea treatment we provide is to understand what’s actually happening when we snore.

When you sleep, your body relaxes. Even your jaw and tongue relax. As they relax, they decrease the size of your air passages, making it harder to breathe. This decreased space leads to snoring. Because of the difficulty to breathe, you may experience actual “apneas” or pauses in your breathing.

Many suffer from sleep apnea for years without even knowing it. Sleepiness, headaches, and lethargy can all be side effects of sleep apnea. If you are unsure if you have sleep apnea, please consider visiting us for your own health and safety.

  • Sleep More Soundly | When you sleep soundly, your body is able to better recharge itself and prepare itself for the day ahead. Everyone needs sleep and there are few greater pleasures than a night of solid, rejuvenating rest.
  • Stay Healthier | Patients who get enough sleep at night feel better about themselves and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Sleep apnea can affect your blood pressure and your immune system. With a good sleep apnea treatment, you can feel energized and healthy again.
  • Help Your Family Sleep Better Too | Sleep apnea doesn’t only affect the sufferer, sleep apnea also affects the patient’s household. With a sleep apnea treatment, you will be able to help your family or household enjoy a better night’s rest.