Symptoms Indicating a Need for Sleep Apnea Treatment

  • Waking up with a headache or shortness of breath
  • Feeling extreme drowsiness during the day
  • Making loud snoring or choking sounds when asleep
  • Going long periods of time between taking a breath

Sleep Apnea Treatments to Help You Sleep Better

Drs. Meester and Olafsen can provide you with treatment to put your sleep apnea to rest

The most common form of the disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, results from a blockage of the airway and can be caused by soft tissue or even your tongue. Drs. Meester and Olafsen can provide you with treatment options, making a customized oral appliance for you, one that will adjust the position of your mouth to prevent snoring. A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device can ensure that the throat remains open while your sleep. Surgery is another available option.

Prevention is often the best way to treat the condition. Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Avoiding alcohol, smoking, and caffeine can help you sleep more deeply. Weight loss as well as a change in sleeping positions can have a significant effect on sleep apnea in San Diego, CA.

Drs. Meester and Olafsen have extensive experience with this sleep disorder. Schedule an appointment to stop snoring and start getting the rest you need.

Reduce your risk of heart disease. Because you to stop breathing many times each night, sleep apnea is linked to a variety of heart issues.

Reduce your risk of heart disease. Because you to stop breathing many times each night, sleep apnea is linked to a variety of heart issues.

Reduce your risk of stroke, which is one of the main causes of death and long-term disability.

Reduce your risk of stroke, which is one of the main causes of death and long-term disability.

Treating your sleep apnea can improve your sensitivity to insulin. Untreated sleep apnea increases your risk of getting type 2 diabetes.

Treating your sleep apnea can improve your sensitivity to insulin. Untreated sleep apnea increases your risk of getting type 2 diabetes.

Fatigue during the day and sleepiness are common symptoms of sleep apnea. Enjoy a more productive day without sleep apnea.

Fatigue during the day and sleepiness are common symptoms of sleep apnea. Enjoy a more productive day without sleep apnea.

Untreated sleep apnea can cause depression. Seeking treatment can help improve your mood, reduce depression and improve your quality of life.

Untreated sleep apnea can cause depression. Seeking treatment can help improve your mood, reduce depression and improve your quality of life.