Sleep Apnea West Ashley Charleston SC - Signs, Testing and Treatment | Hope Integrative Medicine
November 3, 2026 · 1:10
The signs of sleep apnea, who is more likely to have it, how a sleep study diagnoses it, and treatments from lifestyle changes and CPAP to mouthpieces, Zepbound and surgery.
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Sleep apnea: signs, sleep testing and treatment. Here are three things to know. Sleep apnea means your breathing stops and starts again and again while you sleep. Signs at night include loud snoring that happens often, gasping for air and waking up to urinate. During the day, you may feel sleepy and drained, or have a dry mouth or headaches. Diagnosis starts with a conversation about your symptoms, your family history and the medicines you take. The key test is a sleep study, often through a sleep specialist or sleep center. The results reveal the type of sleep apnea and its severity. Your plan depends on the type of sleep apnea and how severe it is. Options include lifestyle changes, a CPAP machine that sends steady air pressure, or a custom-fit mouthpiece. Some adults with obesity may use the medicine Zepbound, and surgery or an implant can help if other treatments do not work. Read the full article at hopeintegrativemed.com, and bring your sleep questions to your next checkup.
Frequently Asked Questions
In obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type, the upper airway gets blocked over and over during sleep. In central sleep apnea, the brain does not send the signals needed to breathe.
The risk goes up with age and with extra weight, because fat in the neck can block the upper airway. It is more common in men. Large tonsils, a large neck or tongue, low thyroid hormone, PCOS, smoking and drinking alcohol can also play a part.
A sleep study reveals which type of sleep apnea you have and how severe it is. Your provider may refer you to a sleep specialist or a sleep center for one.
