If you snore, fall asleep easily in almost any situation or repeatedly stop breathing while sleeping, you could be one of the estimated 22 million Americans who suffer from sleep apnea. This potentially life-threatening condition can not only deprive you of a good night’s sleep but can also cause high blood pressure, strokes, heart attacks and other serious issues.
Cedar Valley ASCENT, located in Waterloo, Iowa and otolaryngologist Dr. Kenny Rodriguez want to get you back to sleeping safely. Cedar Valley ASCENT offers a series of treatments for each level of sleep apnea, from lifestyle modifications to CPAP machines to surgery, to ensure our patients get the quality, healthy sleep they deserve. Contact us today for an appointment or to find out more.
Sleep apnea makes people feel tired, even after a full night of sleep and can also cause a number of additional life-altering health risks, including type 2 diabetes, liver issues, sleep deprivation, exhaustion and strokes. Don’t ignore this serious condition—click below to discover the hidden dangers of sleep apnea.
Despite the serious risks posed by sleep apnea, for most people it can be treated through several different options (depending on the severity of their conditions). Click on a treatment option to find out more.
Conservative treatments for less-severe cases include weight loss, nasal sprays and smoking cessation.
For moderate sleep apnea, CPAP or BiPAP machines used during sleep can help clear obstructed tissue and promote breathing.
In the most severe cases, surgery is performed to correct the breathing obstruction causing the condition.