Sleep Apnea Education: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment | Advanced Sleep Medicine Services, Inc.

Sleep apnea is a common and serious sleep disorder that affects approximately 18 million Americans. People who suffer from sleep apnea are unable to acheive restful sleep, no matter how long they spend in bed. They experience other negative health effects and conditions as a result of the strain on their body and mind. If it goes untreated, sleep apnea can significantly reduce a person's health and quality of life.

Explore the links below to learn more about symptoms, causes, and treatments of this common sleep disorder.

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With 20 locations across California, we are the leading provider of in-center and in-home (HST) sleep studies, PAP therapeutic devices, and replacement PAP supplies. We are contracted with more than 300 medical groups and commercial health plans. We partner with independent physicians who are at the forefront of the field of sleep medicine and together we provide high-quality, affordable, result-oriented and patient-centric diagnostic and therapeutic sleep medicine services. We strive to make all our interactions with patients, referring physicians, coworkers, and others courteous, caring and professional and we consider each interaction with our patients as an opportunity to live up to our commitment to the highest standards of patient care.

Learn About Sleep Apnea

A Prevalent and Serious Sleep Disorder

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What is sleep apnea?

Learn about the basics of this sleep disorder, including its defining characteristics and the different types.

Health Effects

Sleep apnea affects much more than just your sleeping hours. It puts you at risk for a wide range of other health conditions, from heart disease to increased accident risk. Learn about the secondary effects here.

Symptoms

Here are some of the warning signs that could tell you that you or your loved one is suffering from sleep apnea.

Risk Factors

What actions can exacerbate sleep apnea? What makes someone more susceptible to the disorder, and how can you reduce your risk?

Diagnosis

There are two different tests you can have to determine if you have sleep apnea: a traditional in-center sleep test or a Home Sleep Test (HST).

Treatment Options

Thankfully, there are a variety of ways to treat sleep apnea, and it is possible to completely prevent or reverse its negative effects.

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