Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), is the periodic obstruction of the upper airway during sleep, meaning breathing is stopped and oxygen to the bloodstream is severely compromised. This lack of oxygen reaches the brain and your body begins to work hard to get you the oxygen you need, causing you to awaken several times and disturbing your natural sleep pattern. Arousals from sleep can occur hundereds of times per night and often are not long enough for you to remember in the morning. Periods of apnea can last up to 90 seconds and may occur several hundred times per night.

Symptoms include:

• Loud, habitual snoring
• Choking/gasping/snorting during sleep
• Pauses in breathing during sleep
• Frequent awakenings
• Nocturnal angina/arrhythmias
• Non-refreshing sleep/inability to wake up
• Morning headaches
• Daytime sleepiness and fatigue; frequent napping
• Memory and concentration problems
• Obesity or hypertension
• Irritability
• Heartburn and reflux
• Frequent arousals due to Nocturia (urination)

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Chronic Insomnia , Is the inability to sleep either at the approperate time or what can feel like never. It can last for weeks, months or even years. Insomnia can be associated with Sleep Apnea, but needs to be addressed separately. Lack of sleep can promote multiple other medical issues and most importantly has been documented to be the cause of many auto, and personal accidents.

Parasomnias are a wide variety of disruptive, sleep-related events. These disorders can be diagnosed and treated. The most commonly noticeable include.

• Sleepwalking
• Sleep terrors
• Nightmares
• Seizures; violent behavior during sleep
• REM behavior disorder (acting out dreams)

Breif Description of common Sleep Disorders

Dr. Price provides care for children and adults. And does accept patients with preexisting illnesses.

Dr. Price is a preferred Physician for a wide range of insurance companies and the staff is happy to consult with you and your insurer concerning coverage.