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Care and Management of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea occurs in two forms, obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. The two conditions sometimes showcase similar symptoms but result from different causes and may require different forms of treatment.

Obstructive sleep apnea affects many people and is more common in overweight patients. It occurs while you’re sleeping and results from upper airway obstruction during sleep. Symptoms include loud snoring, chronic fatigue, and excessive daytime drowsiness or sleepiness. If sleep apnea is suspected, an overnight sleep study will be obtained for diagnosis. This is frequently performed at a specialized sleep center but can sometimes be performed at home with a home sleep study.

Central sleep apnea arises from a misfired signal from the brain controlling breathing. It is less common than obstructive sleep apnea. Causes include heart failure, medication, and stroke.Care and treatment depend on the type of sleep apnea and your lifestyle, age, and medical history. Surgery could be recommended as could continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and airway management.

Other steps may involve diet changes, ongoing sleep monitoring, and physical exercise. With those elements in place, you should sleep and feel better soon.

If you’re concerned about sleep apnea, set up an appointment with Austin Pulmonary Consultants at our North Office at (512) 977-0123 or South Office at (512) 441-9799.


Additional information about sleep apnea can be found on our resources page.

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Austin Pulmonary Consultants

North Office

3600 West Parmer Lane
Ste. 106
Austin, TX 78727
Phone: (512) 977-0123
Fax: (512) 977-0126

South Office

5920 W. William Cannon Dr.
Bldg. 1; Ste. 150
Austin, TX 78749
Phone: (512) 441-9799
Fax: (512) 441-9814

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