Obstructive sleep apnea in Surrey is a common and potentially serious disorder in which a person repeatedly and momentarily stops breathing while asleep. It is caused by relaxed throat muscles that block the airway. Loud snoring is a common symptom.
How Is Sleep Apnea Diagnosed?
Obstructive sleep apnea in Surrey is diagnosed through a combination of an assessment and a test. After examining the patient, the doctor will give them a portable and non-invasive device that they will wear to bed. The device will measure the patient’s heart rate, snoring, and oxygen levels. The results will enable the doctor to make a diagnosis and recommend a treatment.
What Is SnoreLase?
SnoreLase is one of the possible treatments for obstructive sleep apnea. The doctor will use a laser to heat the tissues around the pharynx and stimulate the production of a protein called collagen. The treatment will thus stiffen the tissues around the airway and prevent them from collapsing. Most patients will need five treatments during a six-month period.
What Is A CPAP Machine?
CPAP stands for “Continuous Positive Airway Pressure,” and it is a machine that blows air into the patient’s throat and thus stops their airway from falling in. The patient will enjoy a deeper and sounder sleep, and they will snore less.
Before going to bed, the patient will place a mask over their nose and mouth. The mask is attached to a tube that is hooked up to the CPAP machine.
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