Sleep Disorder in San Francisco, CA

At SH Otolaryngology, our physicians are uniquely qualified to treat patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)- the most common type of sleep apnea that occurs when the airway has collapsed or is blocked during sleep. We can diagnose sleep apnea through at-home or laboratory sleep studies, and we offer both medical and surgical treatment for various causes of snoring and sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a common disorder which causes pauses in breathing, or shallow breaths, while you sleep. Sleep apnea is usually a chronic condition that disrupts your sleep. You often move out of deep sleep and into light sleep when your breathing pauses or becomes shallow. This results in poor sleep quality that makes you tired during the day. Sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleepiness. Otolaryngologists are uniquely qualified to treat patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)- the most common type of sleep apnea that occurs when the airway has collapsed or is blocked during sleep.

Snoring

Forty-five percent of normal adults snore at least occasionally, and 25 percent are habitual snorers. Problem snoring is more frequent in men or overweight persons, and it usually grows worse with age. Snoring is an indication of obstructed breathing. Therefore, it should not be taken lightly. An Otolaryngologist can help you to determine where the obstruction may be and offer solutions for this noisy and often embarrassing behavior.