Sleep Apnea Treatment in Cypress, TX

Sleep apnea causes your breathing to stop and start repeatedly throughout the night. Each interruption drops your oxygen levels and pulls you out of the deep sleep your body needs. Most people with sleep apnea wake up feeling just as tired as when they went to bed, even after a full night’s rest.

Here are a few typical signs of sleep apnea that may indicate you should consult a medical professional:

• Loud or frequent snoring
• Pauses in breathing during sleep
• Gasping or choking while asleep
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Morning headaches
• Difficulty concentrating
• Irritability or mood changes
• Dry mouth or sore throat upon waking

Treatment only works when the diagnosis is right. As a sleep apnea specialist in Cypress, we look at the full picture before recommending anything, so the plan we put together actually fits your situation.

Medical and Family History

We start by getting to know your situation. Your symptoms, sleep habits, medical history, and family background all give us useful context. Things like chronic snoring, daytime fatigue, and existing health conditions help us piece together what’s going on before we go any further.

Physical Exam

A physical exam tells us a lot. We look at the airway, throat, and neck to get a better sense of what might be causing the breathing interruptions while you sleep.

Sleep Studies

Sleep studies give us real insight into what’s happening while you’re asleep, since they track your breathing, oxygen levels, and heart rate through the night. Depending on what’s going on with you, we might start with a home sleep test or move straight to a more detailed study, whichever gets us an accurate sense of how serious the problem actually is.

PAP devices keep your airway open all night by delivering a steady stream of air, cutting down on interruptions and helping you actually sleep. They reduce snoring and lower the health risks that come with leaving sleep apnea untreated. For milder cases, we also offer custom oral mouthguards that reposition the jaw and keep the airway open, no machine required.