Sleep Apnea

In-lab sleep tests have advantages and disadvantages. Talk to your doctor about your test preference and contact Houston Sleep Solutions to discuss a treatment plan. Pros It is the most accurate test currently available. The in-lab sleep test is considered the benchmark of testing and diagnosis of sleep apnea. Flexible options to maximize time. Split-night tests include…

Houston Sleep Solutions locations in Friendswood and Pearland, TX can make a diagnosis based on your symptoms and sleep history, which you can acquire with help from a family member, or by taking a certified sleep apnea test from a licensed facility. Then you will likely be referred to a sleep disorder facility where a…

If using a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine is not tolerable by you, you might be able to find a different type of airway pressure device that automatically adjusts the pressure while you’re sleeping. There is an alternative called the Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BPAP) machines which are also available. These machines provide more…

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common affliction, although certain factors can increase your risk of being affected by it. Excess weight greatly increases the risk of developing apnea. Fat deposits in your airway can obstruct breathing and contribute. Large neck circumference might create narrower airways and apnea. A narrowed airway can be a genetic…

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) If you have sleep apnea, you could benefit from using a CPAP, which is a machine that delivers air pressure through a mask while you sleep. With this tool, the air pressure is greater than that of the air and can keep your upper airway passages open to prevent apnea…

If you really can’t tolerate a CPAP, there are alternative treatment options available. Contact Houston Sleep Solutions to discuss a treatment plan that can include: Dental/oral appliance Bilevel positive airway pressure machine (BiPAP) Nasal valve therapy Lifestyle changes Surgery What to do while traveling CPAP machines are extremely cumbersome when traveling on a plane. Additionally,…

CPAP is great when it’s working, but it doesn’t work for everyone. Don’t give up because the health effects of untreated apnea are serious. It can obviously disrupt your sleep and leave you feeling terrible throughout the day.  But it can also put you at risk for other serious health issues including high blood pressure,…

How Do Sleep Apnea Oral Devices Work? Most sleep apnea oral devices work by gently pushing the jaw forward. In doing this, they increase the size of the upper airway, which reduces the air resistance causing sleep apnea and snoring. Some of these devices allow the user to adjust the degree to which their jaw is moved forward,…

Sleep apnea is a condition most notoriously known for causing loud snoring. Unfortunately, sleep apnea can be much more than a mere nuisance to loved ones disturbed by the sound of snoring. Sleep apnea can actually be an incredibly dangerous condition because it limits a person’s ability to breathe as he or she sleeps. So…