Good sleep is essential to good health. Sleep can reenergize you after a long day and help your body recover from work and activities. But if you don’t get enough sleep or don’t sleep well, your health can suffer. That’s why it’s so important to ensure you get the rest you need every day.

At Silent Night Therapy, we’ve seen how poor sleep can impact people’s lives. It can leave them tired and without the energy they need to do the activities they love. And certain sleep conditions, like sleep apnea, can even damage your health over the long term, leading to dangerous conditions like heart disease and strokes.

You deserve a good night’s rest. And if you aren’t getting the sleep you need, it may be time to reach out to a professional. The Wyandanch sleep experts of Silent Night Therapy are dedicated to finding sleep solutions for people with sleep apnea and other sleep-related conditions. We’re here to listen to you, diagnose the issue, and develop a treatment plan that works for you.

We’re ready to help you find the rest you need. For your complimentary consultation, call us today at 631-983-2463 or reach out using our online form.

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What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a dangerous condition that could damage your health and your ability to function every day. Sleep apnea is usually characterized by stopping and starting breathing during sleep. The condition can have several causes, including:

Relaxed muscles in the throat. When you go to sleep, the muscles in your throat may relax, then block your airway or reduce its size. That means you can’t get the air you need. When that happens, your brain detects the resulting low oxygen levels and briefly wakes you up so that you can breathe the way you need to. These interruptions may be so brief that you aren’t aware of them happening, but they can still lead to significant sleep disruptions.
The brain isn’t sending breathing signals. In some cases, people’s brains may not send breathing signals to the rest of the body. That can mean you aren’t breathing the way you need to. That could lead to sleep problems as well as a host of other issues.
A combination of the two. Some people may have a combination of these two conditions. It can be difficult to tell one cause of sleep apnea from another. But a doctor can talk with you about your situation and diagnose any conditions that could interfere with your sleep.

Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea can make itself known in many different ways. But a doctor can look for symptoms that could point to the condition. When you’re talking with your doctor, let them know if you experience any of the following symptoms. They could be a sign of sleep apnea:

Headaches
Loud snoring
Reports from others that you periodically stop breathing
Gasping for air during sleep
Insomnia
Mood changes and irritability
Focus and attention problems

How Sleep Apnea Can Hurt You

Sleep apnea interrupts your sleep. And when your sleep is poor, every part of your life could suffer. Sleep apnea could damage your health and make you tired throughout the day. Sleep apnea could lead to issues such as:

Metabolic problems
High blood pressure
Heart trouble including abnormal rhythms
Diabetes
Sleepiness and fatigue

Getting Answers

Many people who have sleep apnea may not realize they have the condition. That’s because sleep apnea can be subtle and hard to detect. But a doctor focused on sleep conditions knows what to look for.

They can listen to you, perform tests, and help you find solutions for your sleep apnea. Your doctor may recommend:

Behavioral treatments. In some cases, changes such as weight loss can reduce or eliminate sleep apnea. A doctor can work with you to understand what you’re going through and let you know if this treatment could work.
Oral appliance therapy. Oral appliances help keep your airways open during the night and they can be highly effective in treating sleep apnea. At Silent Night Therapy we have years of experience working with oral appliances and setting up patients with tools that will work for them.
CPAP devices. In many sleep apnea cases, doctors recommend the use of a CPAP device. CPAP stands for “continuous positive airway pressure.” These devices can help keep your airways open and prevent apnea from disrupting your sleep, but many people find them uncomfortable and disruptive.
Surgery. If other medical interventions and devices won’t solve a sleep apnea problem, surgery may be an option. Excess tissue can be removed, which can make it easier for patients to breathe.

Depending on the type of sleep apnea that you’re experiencing, these and other treatments may be available. Talk with a sleep specialist today to understand how sleep apnea could be playing a role in your life and what treatments could help.

Benefits of Sleep Apnea Treatment

Many people who live with sleep apnea aren’t aware of how much it’s hurting them. Once they’ve received treatment, they may experience a wide range of benefits. In many cases, these benefits include:

Higher energy
More refreshing sleep
Improved mood
Less irritability and headaches
Reduced risk of heart problems
Lower risk of Type 2 diabetes
Metabolic benefits that could help with weight loss
Increased attention

These are only a few of the benefits that could accompany sleep apnea treatment. If you believe you are experiencing sleep apnea, don’t wait to get the help you deserve. Reach out to a professional from Silent Night Therapy today. We can help you understand the condition and your treatment options.

If You’re Having Sleep Trouble, Contact Silent Night Therapy Today

Sleep does more than give us energy. It restores us every day. That’s why Dr. Brown and his team in Wyandanch are focused on helping people with sleep apnea who aren’t getting the sleep they need.

If sleep apnea is interfering with your rest, contact Silent Night Therapy for a complimentary consultation today. For yours, reach out to us online or simply give us a call at 631-983-2463 now. At Silent Night Therapy, we understand the dangers of sleep apnea, and we’re here to provide solutions that will help you sleep better at night.