tlanta, Ga. -- July 28, 2011 -- The doctors at Northeastatlantaent.com want you to know that sleep apnea is a contributing factor to high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, obesity, arrhythmias and is the major cause of daytime sleepiness. It is a chronic condition that causes the sufferer to experience multiple pauses in the breathing while asleep due to obstruction of the airway. There are many sleep apnea treatment options of which the most universally effective is surgery performed by a doctor experienced in ear nose and throat surgery.
Before surgery is attempted, there are many other possible solutions to a sleep apnea problem such as lifestyle changes, mouthpieces and breathing devices. For the mildest cases of sleep apnea, simple lifestyle changes such as losing weight, sleep in one's side, avoiding alcohol or medications that make one sleepy may well be enough to fix the problem.
Others may have to include a mouthpiece in their treatment. A custom-fit plastic mouthpiece made by a dentist or orthodontist can position the lower jaw and tongue to prevent airway obstruction. Moderate cases of sleep apnea may require a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine to blow air into the throat.
Then there is surgery to shrink, stiffen, or remove excess tissue can bring permanent relieve to the problem of sleep apnea by eliminating its cause. This surgery can in some cases even be an ear dizziness treatment
Northeast Atlanta Ear Nose and Throat P.C. was established
in 1989. Throughout its 22 year history, Northeast Atlanta Ear Nose &
Throat, P.C. has managed to house a staff of outstanding, board certified ENT
and Otolaryngology surgeons who can treat severe sufferers of ear nose and
throat problems.
Northeast Atlanta Ear Nose and Throat
http://www.northeastatlantaent.com
Ph: (770) 237-3000
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