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Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder which triggers pauses in breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas, last long enough so one or more breaths are missed, and occur repeatedly throughout sleep. Sleep apnea is diagnosed with an overnight sleep test called a polysomnogram.

Often, individuals with sleep apnea are not aware of having difficulty breathing. Because of this, sleep apnea is frequently recognized by a spouse or sleep-mate who witnesses sleep apnea episodes. Sometimes sleep apnea is suspected because of its effects on the body copy. Symptoms may be present for years or even decades without identification, during which time the sufferer may become conditioned to the daytime sleepiness and fatigue associated with significant levels of sleep disturbance.

Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
Causes of Sleep Apnea
Treatment Options

Loud snoring. This can indicate breathing problems or blocked air passages.
Cessation of breathing or choking spells in the night. In severe cases, this can occur over fifty times an hour with each spell lasting as long as ten seconds.
Excessive daytime sleepiness. Daytime sleepiness can become so excessive that working becomes difficult and driving is dangerous.
Frequent visits to the bathroom. Individuals with sleep apnea often find that they require repeated trips to the bathroom throughout the night.
Severe mood swings. Sleep deprivation can affect mental health, often causing moods to shift rapidly from depression to irritability to anger.
Obesity. Although some slim people do suffer from sleep apnea, the majority are overweight or obese.
Low sex drive and a general lack of energy. Because individuals with sleep apnea suffer from sleep deprivation, they often find they lack the energy to perform daily activities, and even lose interest in sex.
Dry mouth and sore throat in the morning. This is caused from sleeping with the mouth open, snoring and gasping for air.
Lack of concentration and forgetfulness. Sleep deprivation affects motor skills and memory.
Morning headaches. Lack of sufficient air throughout the night can cause headaches.

Causes of Sleep Apnea
Treatment Options

Generally, the throat muscles keep the throat and airway open, but in the case of sleep apnea, the throat collapses during sleep, blocking the airway and preventing air from getting to the lungs.

Causes of an obstructed airway include:

Shape of head and neck - some head and neck shapes can create a smaller than normal airway.
Large tonsils or adenoids - this or other anatomical differences such as a deviated septum, enlarged tongue, or receding chin can also create difficulties breathing during sleep.
Excess weight or obesity - although slim people can suffer from sleep apnea, obesity is a risk factor for sleep apnea.
Abnormally relaxed throat muscles and tongue - this can be due to alcohol or sedative use before bedtime.

Other risk factors for sleep apnea include:

Irregular sleep hours
Snoring
Smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke
Nasal congestion, nasal blockages, and nasal irritants
Family history of sleep apnea

Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
Treatment Options

How Sleep Apnea is Diagnosed

Speak with your health care professional if you suspect you might have sleep apnea or any other sleep disorder. You will most likely be asked to keep a sleep diary for a few nights. A sleep diary tracks your sleep patterns and behaviors to allow your physician to get a clear picture of how your sleep is being affected.

If necessary, your health care professional may schedule a sleep test overnight in a sleep center. Most sleep centers are set up much like hotels, with private rooms and baths. You will be observed while sleeping - using cameras as well as monitors attached to your body. A test called a polysomnogram, performed at sleep centers, is the definitive test to diagnose sleep apnea.

Treatments for Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is highly treatable, and most individuals find that they experience relief from employing one or sometimes a combination of treatments. Mild to moderate sleep apnea can often be treated with behavioral modification, but most cases of sleep apnea require a physician's assistance to find the most effective treatment.

The treatments outlined below are for informational purposes only. Sleep apnea is a serious condition - it's important to consult with your physician to find the treatment that is best for you.

Learn About Sleep Apnea

Insurance Information

Qualifying for Sleep Disorder Devices and Accessories

If you or a loved one needs sleep supplies, medications and accessories, Medicare or Private insurance may help pay for them.

Private Insurance

Most but not all private insurance companies follow Medicare guidelines for sleep disorder devices and accessories qualification requirements. There are too many private insurance companies to go into detail about the required qualifications for each one. If you have a private insurance and you or a loved one has a need for devices and accessories (face masks, replacement pillows, replacement cushions, water chamber for humidifier, etc.), our Alliance members can talk to you about the specific requirements for your private insurance policy.

Medicare

Medicare may pay for a portion of your sleep disorder devices and accessories. A written, signed and dated order from a physician must be provided to the supplier before the claim is submitted to Medicare. Our Sleep Disorder Alliance members handle this for you.

Sleep Disorder Devices and Accessories are covered when all of the following criteria are met:

The person must be eligible with an expressed written order from their doctor for a CPAP/BiPAP device.
The person must meet all other applicable Medicare statutory and regulatory requirements.

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Treatments for Sleep Apnea

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