Understand How We Treat Moderate vs. Severe Sleep Apnea in Novi
Sleep apnea is dangerous. It occurs when your airflow is reduced significantly while you sleep or when you frequently stop breathing for short periods. This problem literally cuts off your air supply! Our team offers customized solutions for treating moderate vs. severe sleep apnea in Novi so you can:
Doctor James Ross on how moderate Sleep Apnea compares to severe Sleep Apnea
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Doctor James Ross on how moderate Sleep Apnea compares to severe Sleep Apnea
The difference between a moderate and a severe sleep apnea, a moderate sleep apnea would be 30 to 35 apneas during an hour or less. And a severe would be more than 35 apneas.
I've had patients that have had as many as 86 during an hour. And an apnea, when it records, it means that you stop breathing for 10 seconds or more. It could be 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30, a minute, up to two minutes that you actually stop breathing.
We treat a lot of the mild and moderate cases. If a person was severe, I would have them try the CPAP first.
- Feel more rested and energized
- Improve your sleep and quality of life
- Enjoy long-term better health
- Address weight issues related to apnea
Start improving your sleep and your health, no matter your level of sleep apnea. Call us today at 248-697-2487 for a free consultation.
Reduce Health Risks of Sleep Apnea
Along with loud snoring and weight gain, people with untreated sleep apnea are also at a higher risk for serious health problems like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. But it’s also possible to die in your sleep!
We diagnose sleep apnea by how many times your breathing pauses at night – what we call “apneic episodes” – during which your brain and vital organs aren’t getting enough oxygen. The number of episodes you experience every hour will determine your level of sleep apnea:
- Moderate sleep apnea occurs when you have as many as 15-30 apneic episodes every hour.
- Severe sleep apnea occurs when you have more than 30 apneic episodes every hour.
Imagine experiencing a few hundred apneic episodes every night. That’s a few hundred times your brain and the rest of your body is depleted of the oxygen it needs. At The Sleep Apnea Center of Novi, we have a two-part process for determining your level of sleep apnea.
First, you’ll take our sleep apnea quiz. This quiz determines your risk of sleep apnea. Next, you’ll visit our office to find out more about your risk for sleep apnea.
Call us today at 248-697-2487 for your free consultation and start your path toward a better night’s sleep. We will help you find out how to overcome moderate vs. severe sleep apnea in Novi.