Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Understanding sleep apnea and how it can affect your sleep and daily life.
What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder in which breathing is partially or completely interrupted during sleep. These interruptions can occur repeatedly throughout the night and may interfere with normal, restful sleep.
Common signs may include loud snoring, snorting, or gasping for breath during sleep or upon awakening.
Possible Signs of Sleep Apnea
Snorting or gasping during sleep
Loud snoring
Repeated interruptions in breathing
Feeling that sleep isn't restful
Untreated Sleep Apnea can lead to:
Strokes
Auto and work related accidents
Morning headaches
Obesity
Anxiety and depression
High blood pressure
Poor concentration and memory
Irritability
Impotence
Loss of energy
Uncontrolled diabetes
Negative effects on family, work, and school
How Our Center Evaluates Sleep Apnea
Bay Area Sleep Evaluation Center provides sleep evaluations and diagnostic testing to help determine whether a patient may have obstructive sleep apnea or another sleep-related breathing disorder.
Overnight Sleep Study
Polysomnography performed at the sleep center.
Home Sleep Study
Sleep testing performed in the comfort of the patient’s home when appropriate.
Professional Evaluation
Results are evaluated as part of the patient’s overall sleep assessment.
Having Trouble Sleeping?
If you have questions about insomnia or would like more information about sleep evaluation, contact Bay Area Sleep Evaluation Center.