Know the warning signs of sleep apnea. 

Do people in your house constantly complain about your loud, chronic snoring? If so, you may just think that this is a minor nuisance, but it could be a sign of a more serious health problem. Millions of Americans have sleep apnea, and many don’t even know it. It’s important that if you experience the telltale signs of sleep apnea that you turn to our Munster, IN, otolaryngologist Dr. Arthur Katz for an immediate evaluation.

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder that causes a person to breath shallowly or to stop breathing throughout the night. As you might imagine, this doesn’t just cause disrupted sleep but can also put serious strain on the heart and brain. Since your brain and body aren’t getting the proper amount of oxygen while you are asleep this can increase your risk for,

• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Acid reflux
• Asthma
• Accidents

What Are the Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea?

Wondering if your snoring might be caused by sleep apnea? It could very well be if your snoring is accompanied by,

• Feeling exhausted throughout the day
• Not waking up feeling refreshed
• Lacking energy
• Restless sleep or insomnia
• Mouth breathing
• Morning headaches
• Dry mouth or throat
• Increased irritability and mood swings
• Trouble concentrating and memory problems
• “Brain fog”

How Can an Ent Treat My Sleep Apnea?

If you are dealing with any of the symptoms of sleep apnea it’s worth having our Munster, IN, otolaryngologist evaluate you to see if you are truly dealing with OSA. The sooner we can treat the problem the better.

The standard way to treat sleep apnea is with a CPAP machine. This machine delivers pressurized air into the throat to keep the airways open while you sleep. There are many different styles and types of CPAP equipment, and our ENT doctor would be happy to sit down and discuss your options, including other surgical and non-surgical treatment options, that you could help you get your sleep apnea under control.

Are you dealing with the symptoms of sleep apnea here in Munster, IN. If so, Dr. Katz and his team can help. They provide high-quality, comprehensive ENT care to those living in Munster, IN, and Olympia Fields, IL. Call today for more information at (219) 934-9396 for the office in Munster, IN, (219) 769-8441 for the office in Merrillville, IN, and (708) 747-6900 for the office in Olympia Fields, IL.