Dr. Jeremy McConnell at Florida Sleep Specialists diagnoses and treats sleep apnea, a dangerous condition where breathing pauses intermittently during shuteye. Consequences include feeling sleepy during the day after eight hours or more of sleep, being nudged by your partner after falling asleep, or feeling angrier or moodier than usual. If this sounds familiar, or you know someone struggling with chronic insomnia, loud snoring, or disturbed sleep, consider a diagnosis for sleep apnea to receive the rest well-deserved.
FAQS About Sleep Apnea
Here we've listed a few common questions about sleep apnea. If yours is still outstanding, call our office.
- What Are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea? In addition to frequent loud snoring, or breathing that pauses intermittently, you'll also gasp for air during sleep. You may also have problems focusing or paying attention during the day, have headaches or dry mouth, and notice a decreased sex drive.
- What Causes Sleep Apnea? Problems with how your brain controls your breathing while you sleep cause central sleep apnea. Conditions that block airflow through your upper airways during sleep cause obstructive sleep apnea.
- What Treatment Is Available? A few options can treat this condition, but the most common are lifestyle changes, oral devices like a snore guard, or breathing devices like a CPAP machine.
Consult our board-certified sleep medicine doctor if you're one of the 70 million Americans who may have a sleep disorder or exhibit signs of sleep apnea. He can precisely identify your requirements, address your concerns, and respond to any questions you may have about your health. Please visit our website to learn more about the conditions we treat and the services provided. For more information about sleep apnea in Bradenton and Sarasota, FL, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jeremy McConnell, we offer two convenient Florida Sleep Specialists locations for patients. Please call (941) 792-8383 for our Bradenton office and (941) 827-0701 for our Sarasota location.