Dr. David Bishop at Bishop & Bishop Dental can diagnose and treat sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea differs from obstructive sleep apnea. With obstructive sleep apnea, breathing stops and starts because the airway is narrowed or blocked due to obstruction. Central sleep apnea results when the brain temporarily stops sending signals to the muscles that control breathing. In either type of sleep apnea, the lack of oxygen usually causes a patient to wake up from REM sleep, leaving them fatigued and sleepy the next day.
Central sleep apnea occurs in an on-and-off cycle. It is usually a result of the brain or heart because the brain and heart move an abnormal amount of air into the lungs. Common signs of central sleep apnea include abrupt awakenings during sleep accompanied by a shortness of breath, excessive daytime sleepiness, and/or difficulty concentrating. Treatment will depend on the diagnose and severity of the apnea.
If you have questions or concerns regarding sleep apnea treatment, please give us a call. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.bishopdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Drs. David Bishop, Dorienne Taylor-Bishop, and Alicia Reynolds at Bishop & Bishop Dental here in Silver Spring, Maryland, call 301-608-9270.
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