Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is treatable, but it is important to get tested. OSA is diagnosed through a sleep evaluation. The amount of oxygen in your blood and your breathing are measured while you sleep. You may have a sleep study at home or in a sleep center. Click here to learn more about the various sleep study options offered at LRH Sleep Disorders Center.
You may be at risk for OSA if you are…
- Overweight
- Hypertensive
- Male with a neck size of 17 inches or more
- Female with a neck size of 16 inches or more
- Male over the age of 40
- Female over the age of 50
OSA signs include…
- Loud or frequent snoring
- Choking or gasping while you sleep
- Morning headaches
- Daytime sleepiness or tiredness
- Trouble concentrating
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (sleepeducation.org)