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Snoring & Sleep Apnea: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Solutions

This presentation explains the difference between simple snoring and sleep apnea, highlighting their causes, symptoms, and health risks. It also covers diagnostic methods and effective treatment options, including lifestyle changes, CPAP therapy, oral appliances, and specialized surgical solutions offered by Dr. Hoasjoe. The goal is to create awareness about the importance of timely treatment to improve sleep quality, overall health, and quality of life.

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Snoring & Sleep Apnea: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Solutions

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  1. Contact Snoring & Sleep Apnea Understanding the condition & treatment solutions

  2. Contact What is Snoring? Harmless in some cases, but often a sign of blocked airflow Caused by vibration of soft tissues in the throat Can disturb sleep quality for both patient and partner

  3. Contact What is Sleep Apnea? A sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): airway blockage due to relaxed throat muscles Leads to poor oxygen levels and disrupted sleep cycles

  4. Contact Symptoms Loud and chronic snoring Pauses in breathing during sleep Gasping or choking while asleep Daytime fatigue, morning headaches, poor concentration

  5. Contact Health Risks High blood pressure Heart disease and stroke Diabetes and weight gain Memory loss and mood changes

  6. Hanover Medical Contact Causes & Risk Factors Obesity or excess weight Nasal obstruction (deviated septum, enlarged turbinates) Alcohol, smoking, sedatives Family history of sleep apnea

  7. Hanover Medical Contact Diagnosis Clinical evaluation by ENT specialist Sleep study (Polysomnography) for severity check Nasal and airway examination

  8. Contact Treatment Options at Dr. Hoasjoe’s Clinic Lifestyle changes – weight control, quit smoking, sleep hygiene CPAP therapy – continuous air pressure to keep airway open Oral appliances – reposition jaw to reduce snoring Surgical solutions: Septoplasty (straightening deviated septum) Turbinate reduction Nasal valve repair

  9. 281-422-9167 https://drhoasjoe.net 4301 Garth Rd. Suite 216, Baytown, TX 77521

  10. Contact Thank You https://drhoasjoe.net

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