Snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. It can lead to daytime fatigue and poor concentration. It can also cause long-term health issues like high blood pressure and heart disease. The snoring free consultation is the perfect time to ask any questions that you might have about how to better manage your snoring. You may also be wondering if you might have sleep apnea, and we can provide details and advice about getting tested for this condition. It is important to treat snoring and sleep apnea because the longer snorers and their partners remain awake, the higher the risk of long-term health problems like high blood pressure and lack of oxygen at the heart.
Don’t let snoring keep you from getting the rest you need. Call or book your free consultation online today.
What You’ll Learn
Many snoring and sleep apnea treatments are available on the market, but many of them do not have good results. During your consultation, you will learn about the causes of snoring and what is being done to help patients stop snoring.
You will also be given advice on how to reduce snoring by changing lifestyle behaviors, including the use of a sleep diary (or sleep tracking app). We may suggest a number of anti-snoring devices that can make your life and your partner’s more peaceful.
What We Can Do
Snoring is annoying and disruptive to those who share a bed with you, but it is also harmful to your health. It may cause chronic headaches, a lack of focus and poor concentration during the day, and it contributes to high blood pressure and a decreased oxygen flow at your heart.
We can help you reduce snoring and relieve sleep apnea symptoms by opening your airway, so you can sleep peacefully. We will discuss your symptoms and your medical history, and we will perform a physical examination. If necessary, we can also order X-rays, CT scans or magnetic resonance imaging of your throat to check the structure of your upper airway for abnormalities, such as a deviated septum.
If you want to learn more about how we can help you with snoring and sleep apnea, schedule your free consultation with our speech pathologist. We will answer all of your questions, and we will explain our snoring treatment options in detail.
What to Expect
Your appointment will start with an assessment of your signs and symptoms. We will ask you about any recent health problems, major stresses or life changes that might be related to your snoring and sleep issues. We’ll also want to know about your past medical history and any medications you take, including vitamins or supplements. If you’re able to bring your bed partner along, we’d like to hear them talk about their sleeping habits too.
We may request a X-ray, computerized tomography scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test to see how your airway is shaped. We may also order a sleep study. If you do have a sleep disorder, we will discuss treatment options that may relieve your snoring and other symptoms. These treatments often include oral appliances to reposition the jaw and prevent tongue collapse, which can restrict airflow.
Schedule Your Consultation
If you or a loved one is impacted by loud snoring, it may be a sign of sleep apnea. This sleep disorder is a serious condition that can cause heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, weight gain and other health issues.
Call us to schedule a snoring and sleep apnea consultation with our team. We are dedicated to helping you get a good night’s rest, restore your relationships and protect your overall health!
Dario Lindes, SLP, is a speech therapist (SLP), voice coach, snoring expert and co-founder of the SnoreFree app. He has been treating snoring, sleep apnea and other voice, throat and swallowing disorders since 2001.
This online virtual consultation is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical treatment.