Sleep Apnea Surgery Houston
Monday, 13 April 2009 07:09 Last Updated on Friday, 19 June 2009 05:47
Topic: Sleep Apnea Surgeon Houston | Snoring is not only bothersome to loved ones, it can also be indicative of a serious medical problem, the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome of "Sleep Apnea". While many people who snore do not have sleep apnea, their snoring can be completely disruptive to the sleep of others, often requiring loved ones to sleep in separate beds or even separate rooms.
For some people, however, snoring is one of the cardinal signs of sleep apnea, the other hallmark sign being excessive daytime sleepiness. Patients who are afflicted with this disorder are unaware that they struggle to breathe while sleeping due to significant obstruction of their airway. Causes of this obstruction can include nasal obstruction due to a deviated nasal septum, a long soft palate and uvula, a large tongue, and/or a recessive chin and jaw.
Problems associated with sleep apnea can include excessive drowsiness leading to poor concentration at tasks and an increased accident rate, high blood pressure, heart disease, impotence, and personality changes.
- Do you snore loudly?
- Are you told that you experience long breathing pauses when you sleep?
- Do you awaken gasping in the middle of the night?
- Do you experience headaches in the morning upon awakening?
- Do you fall asleep easily at inappropriate times such as at your desk, while driving, or at stop lights?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you may have sleep apnea and should have your condition evaluated by an Oral Surgeon that specializes in sleep apnea surgery Houston.