Chesapeake Sleep Apnea

Chesapeake sleep apnea treatments are most effective when they treat the source of the problem. An important step in getting the right treatment for the sleep disorder is to determine whether you have obstructive or central sleep apnea.

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Treatment options are varied in the Chesapeake area, and many outstanding professionals have established excellent reputations in this region. One of the best places to seek treatment is a sleep disorder center. At a sleep center, patients often undergo sleep studies in order to determine the type of apnea they have.

The Upper Chesapeake Health Sleep Disorders Center at Harford Memorial Hospital is unique because it is the only hospital-based sleep facility in the area. The sleep center offers the resources necessary for a through evaluation, including equipment and sleep experts.

• Harford Memorial Hospital
• 501 South Union Avenue, 2nd Floor
• Havre de Grace, MD 21078
• 443-843-5145

Before visiting a sleep center, it is often necessary to have an evaluation with a primary care physician, a pulmonary specialist, a neurologist or an ENT specialist for referrals.

The relationship between heart problems and sleep apnea is still being researched. Pulmonary problems may be linked to sleep disorders. A facility that addresses both issues in Chesapeake sleep apnea treatment is Regional Pulmonary and Sleep.

• Regional Pulmonary and Sleep
• 111 West High Street, Suite 101
• Elkton, MD 21921-5549
• 410-620-1984‎

The autonomic nervous system is responsible for sending signals to the circulatory system to ensure proper blood circulation and respiration. A neurologist is another specialist that may be able to help.

A neurologist is very helpful in treating central sleep apnea, a relatively rare form of the nighttime breathing problem that involves the disruption of signals from the brain to the respiratory system. Chesapeake Neurology Associates offers the equipment and the expertise necessary for proper diagnosis and treatment.

• Chesapeake Neurology Associates
• 55 Stoakley Road
• Prince Frederick, MD 20678
• 410-535-2500

• Satellite Office
• 14090 Solomons Island Road South, Suite 2200
• Solomons, MD 20688
• 410-326-1600

Central sleep apnea differs from obstructive sleep apnea, which involves disruptions in breathing due to tissue obstructions. Obstructive apnea may be treated by an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist.

Otolaryngologists can help alleviate the symptoms of sleep apnea by addressing structural problems that may cause the blockage. Some patients opt for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) while others choose surgery to free the airway. ENT specialists in the area include:

• Chesapeake Ear Nose and Throat
  • 23 Crossroads, Suite 400
  • Owings Mills, MD 21117
  • 410-356-2626

• Chesapeake Bay ENT
  • 500 Market Street
  • Pocomoke City, MD 21851
  • 410-957-4118

• Chesapeake ENT Sinus Hear
  • 29466 Pintail Drive #3
  • Easton, MD 21601-9324
  • 410-820-9119

• Chesapeake Ear, Nose and Throat
  • 111 West High Street, Suite 303
  • Elkton, MD 21921
  • 410-398-6570

A dentist may also identify sleep apnea as a possible problem. In some cases, a dental device can help to open the airway passage.

Sleep dentists in Chesapeake offer help for snoring and sleep apnea by fitting patients with an oral device that repositions the jaw to open the airway passage. Many options are available for this approach to treating this sleep disorder.

Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that requires treatment. Some patients find relief using oral devices fitted by dentists, some use CPAP machines and others may require surgery. The approach that works best for you is partially dependent on the type of apnea you have. Recognizing the symptoms of sleep apnea is an important first step in getting the necessary treatment.

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