Two nerve stimulation surgeries are available for people with sleep apnea. Hypoglossal nerve stimulation treats OSA, while transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation treats CSA.

Our sleep specialists diagnose sleep apnea based on medical and family histories, a physical exam and sleep study results.

If this isn’t possible, make an effort to clean your CPAP machine at least once a week. You should always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for cleaning your CPAP machine, but here are some general guidelines:

DreamSleep Certification means every member of our sleep team has received intensive training on sleep medicine, oral appliance therapy and collaboration with physicians for testing and diagnosis.

Also referred to as upper airway stimulation, hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a newer treatment recommended for people who have moderate to severe OSA and cannot tolerate a PAP machine.

Not everyone who has these symptoms will have sleep apnea, but it’s recommended that people who are experiencing even a few of these symptoms visit The Ohio State Sleep Disorders Center for evaluation.

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The more severe, the more severe the risk. Roughly 1 in 20 adults suffer from sleep apnea, while the rates among children may be even higher. Quality sleep is essential to proper development and living in both children and adults.

Although there is no cure for sleep apnea, recent studies show that successful treatment can reduce the risk of heart and blood pressure problems.

Our sleep specialists can help you overcome your sleep disorder and get the rest you need. In some cases, a physical exam and medical history can reveal what is interfering with your sleep. For other people, a sleep study is the best way to uncover if the cause is sleeplessness.

If your healthcare provider prescribes CPAP for sleep apnea, your insurance will work with a medical device company to provide you with a CPAP machine and the mask and tube.

Yes, snoring can worsen over time as it loosens tissues, increasing the severity and frequency of the condition.

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