One of the more popular side effects of sleep apnea is snoring. A person who snores doesn’t initially indicate someone has sleep apnea. If a person snores and has other symptoms like daytime sleepiness, dry mouth, headaches, obesity, and episodes of no breathing or gasping for air, we highly encourage patients to take our Home Sleep Test. This convenient, take-home device allows you to monitor your sleep from the comfort of your own home. Once we have your results, our doctors and specialists can decide upon the best treatment plan.

Once you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, our sleep specialists will educate you on your options. A Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine is a device worn during sleep to help treat sleep apnea. The Sleep Department offers a variety of device and mask options to choose from along with educating you on the handling and care of your device and ensuring you are set up for your resupplies.

If you’ve tried a CPAP and you cannot make it work, there is an alternative option. Inspire is a small device implanted into the body using two small incisions. It works while you sleep to open your airways. At bedtime, turn the device on and enjoy a good night’s sleep.