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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment - cont.

How do I know if I have OSA?
The best way to find out if you suffer from sleep apnea is to have a sleep study conducted either in a hospital or in your home. There are several symptoms of OSA which include:

• Decreased sex drive
  
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
  
• Poor concentration/memory
  
• Depression
  
• Morning headaches
  
• Gastro-esophageal reflux
  
• Sore, dry throat on waking
  
• Being accident prone
  
• Increased cholesterol
  
• Hypertension

Are you looking for an Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment? Contact The Kodish Group for more information on Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatments.

Consequences of OSA
The consequences of OSA can be very serious and include an increased risk in motor vehicle and work related accidents and poor job performance. It can also lead to family tension, an irritated bed partner and a general decrease in the quality of life.

The Epworth Sleepiness Test
Take the Epworth Sleepiness test to see whether you may have a problem with daytime sleepiness.

How severe is my OSA?
The severity of OSA is measured by three variables:
Blood oxygen level, the presence of daytime sleepiness and the number of apneic episodes per hour-also known as an Apnea/Hypopnea Index (AHI).
An AHI of 5-15/hr is considered mild sleep apnea.
An AHI of 16-30/hr is considered moderate sleep apnea
An AHI of +30/hr is considered severe

We serve patients in the following South Florida cities within Broward, Miami Dade and Palm Beach County:

The Kodish Group
301 Southeast 16th St.
Fort Laud., FL 33316
954.462.5252

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