Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Sleep Apnea can only be diagnosed by a physician following a sleep study. If you think you have OSA, and would like to be tested, diagnosed, and treated click here.

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What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea affects some 18 million people. According to National Sleep Foundation's 2002 Sleep in America poll, about 1 in 10 adults reported experiencing some pauses in breathing during sleep. Snoring can be a symptom of sleep apnea. About 59% of adults said they snore, according to the same poll. About 1/4 of those who snore do so every night or almost every night. In sleep apnea, the airway of the snorer closes and he/she must wake up to resume breathing. This cycle may repeat hundreds of times during the night, resulting in severe daytime sleepiness.

What are the risks to my health from Sleep Apnea?

People with untreated sleep apnea are 2-7 times more likely to have automobile crashes than the general population.
High Blood Pressure
Stroke
Heart Attack
Other cardiovascular diseases
Depression
Insulin resistance
High cholesterol
Irritability
Learning and memory problems
Weight gain
Impotency
Headaches

What are some of the signs of Sleep Apnea?

Loud Snoring
Snoring accompanied by snorts, gasping or choking noises
Snoring with pauses
Daytime Sleepiness
Changes in alertness, memory and interest in daily activities
Irritability and/or Depression
High blood pressure (when found in combination with the above symptoms)
Accidents or near misses related to sleepiness

Who is at risk for having Sleep Apnea?

Males: twice as likely as females
Primarily men and women in the 30-50 age bracket
Obese individuals or those more than 20% over their ideal weight
Individuals with difficulty breathing through their noses
Children or adults with enlarged tonsils
Children who are obese

Is there anything I can try to help with my snoring?

Lose Weight
Drink only in moderation and avoid alcohol within two hours of bedtime
Avoid sleeping pills and other medications, which make you sleepy
Sleep on your side
Treat nasal congestion. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for their recommendations
Avoid extreme fatigue
Stop smoking

How is Sleep Apnea diagnosed?

The diagnosis of this disorder requires an overnight sleep study.

How is Sleep Apnea treated?

CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure): In this highly effective therapy, a mask is worn over the nose during sleep. Pressure from an air compressor enters the nasal passages and airway. This gentle pressure holds the airway open and allows the person to breathe normally.

Visit the American Sleep Apnea Association website for more information and educational resources on sleep apnea.

Primary Services:

Sleep Apnea Risk Evaluation

Home Sleep Test

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Evaluation

OSA Treatment with CPAP, APAP, or BiPAP

Compliance Monitoring

Benefits Of Using AllTrans

Fast - Online process and Home Sleep Test gets you back behind the wheel.
Affordable - Budget friendly pricing.
Quality - Medically certified sleep tests, accepted by the Department of Transportation.
Reputable - Our reputable physicians personally evaluate your case for the presence of sleep apnea.
Easy - If needed, we can send you a properly calibrated CPAP to treat your apnea.
Results - Included compliance monitoring makes sure your treatment is effective, and provides the appropriate documentation needed to get you back on the road.

Home Sleep Tests (HST)

We provide DOT recognized home sleep tests. Home sleep tests can detect the presence of sleep apnea. A diagnosis is made after careful review from one of our physicians.

CPAPs and Sleep Apnea Treatment

If our physician diagnoses you with sleep apnea, sleep apnea treatment and prescribes a treatment such as a CPAP device, AllTrans will calibrate your new CPAP according to the prescription.