Brandenton Sleep Apnea

Brandenton sleep apnea specialists can help alleviate the symptoms of a sleep disorder using a number of different approaches. The first step is to determine that a sleep apnea is the cause for your daytime fatigue and nightly disruptions during rest.

Florida sleep experts can help.

Proper diagnosis for obstructive or central sleep apnea begins with recognizing the signs that a problem exists. Consider some common symptoms associated with sleep apnea:

• Awakening during the night
  • Gasping for air
  • Excessive sweating
  • Choking
• Daytime sleepiness
• Mood swings
• Headaches
• Sore throat
• Difficulty concentrating
• Forgetful
• Weight problems or obesity

It often requires a sleeping partner to recognize the condition since many of the problems occur while the person is unconscious. A sleep center in Brandenton can help identify the condition if you are unsure whether the problem exists or not in your specific case.

Two sleep centers in the Brandenton area offer services that can help to diagnose the condition.

• Manatee Memorial Hospital
  • 206 Second Street East
  • Bradenton, FL 34208
  • 941-745-6977

• Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
  • 8330 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard
  • Bradenton, FL 34202
  • 941-745-6977

Treatment options vary according to the type of sleep apnea as well as personal preferences. A sleep specialist can help determine which approach is right for your specific needs.

Many sleep specialists focus on pulmonary health as well. In some cases, the repeated disruption in breathing during the night decreases oxygen levels in the body, leading to serious cardiovascular issues that may need to be addressed. Following is a short list of Brandenton sleep specialists who can help. The list is not compressive but it serves as a sampling of professionals in the area.

• Peter Fort, M.D.
  • 5955 17th Avenue West
  • Bradenton, FL 34209
  • 941-794-3900

• Victor Ghobrial
  • 250 2nd Street East
  • El Masry & Hernandez MDs Suite 3 B
  • Bradenton, FL 34208
  • 941-746-7444

• Janine M. Mylett, M.D.
  • Lung Center
  • 2210 61st Street West
  • Bradenton, FL 34209
  • 941-792-0611

• Karen Stroh, M.D.
  • 250 Second Street East
  • Suite 4C
  • Bradenton, FL 34208
  • 941-747-7140

Treatments for the sleep disorder range from oral devices to CPAP nasal masks to surgery. The approach that works best for your condition relies on a number of factors. In some cases, patients prefer to have surgery to treat the sleep disorder to avoid uncomfortable nights struggling with masks or oral appliances. This population benefits from visiting an orthognathic surgeon.

An orthognatic surgeon typically begins by collecting detailed medical information from the patient. The medical history is followed by an assessment of the problem with an examination of the maxillofacial region. Examinations may include:

• A physical examination of the mouth, nasal cavity and throat to determine the cause of the apnea.
• A skull x-ray in order to pinpoint an obstruction.
• A naso-pharyngeal exam using a fiber optic camera that fits into the nasal cavity to explore possible structural problems or obstructions.

In some cases, the orthognathic surgeon will recommend that a patient be a sleep study participant in order to measure oxygen levels and to determine if serious cardiovascular damage has occurred.

Surgical options include:

• Uvulo-palato-pharyngo-plasty (UPPP)
• Laser assisted uvulo-palato-plasty (LAUP)
• Radio-frequency probes
• Jaw alignment surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Brandenton can help determine whether surgery is the best approach for the sleep disorder or not. The physicians in this practice offer 25 years experience in this field.

• Tomeo and Tomeo Dental Implant and Oral Surgery Center
  • 1906 D 59th Street West
  • Brandenton, FL 34209
  • 941-792-0088

Those who are certain that they would like to explore this option can benefit from filling out the following forms prior to the initial consultation:

• Patient Registration Form
• Insurance and Consent Forms

Surgery may be too intrusive for some patients and nasal masks can be uncomfortable for others. Many patients benefit from using oral appliances fitted by a dentist in order to find relief. The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine lists one dentist in the city:

• David F. Sweeney, DDS
  • Gentle Dental
  • 921 South Parsons Avenue
  • Brandon, FL 33511
  • 813-689-7151

No matter which approach you select, Brandenton sleep apnea treatments can help relieve the symptoms of the sleep disorder, promoting overall health and well being.

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