If you’re having trouble sleeping, you are not alone. According to the American Sleep Association, up to seventy million Americans suffer from some form of sleep disorder. Whether it’s chronic insomnia or a breathing disorder, getting adequate sleep is essential for your overall health and well-being. That’s why a visit to a sleep center in Temecula, CA, can be so beneficial.
This blog post will explore some of the common medical issues that require a sleep center visit and the treatment options available.
Insomnia
Having issues falling asleep and staying asleep are characteristics of insomnia. Insomnia can be caused by stress, depression, anxiety, medications, and lifestyle habits such as drinking alcohol before bedtime or using electronic screens late at night. A sleep center can help diagnose the cause of your insomnia and provide treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you get better quality sleep.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is known as one of, if not the most common, sleep disorders in adults where there are pauses in breathing while sleeping or shallow breaths due to blockage of the airway.
The most common type is OSA which happens when the tissues in the throat fall and block airflow during sleep, causing loud snoring and frequent awakenings throughout the night. A visit to a sleep center can help diagnose OSA and recommend treatments such as CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines that help keep your airway open throughout the night so you get better restful sleep.
Snoring
Snoring is another common medical issue requiring a visit to a sleep center in Temecula, CA, especially if it’s accompanied by other symptoms such as fatigue or excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS).
A thorough evaluation by a doctor at a center can determine if snoring is caused by OSA or another underlying condition, such as allergies or sinus problems, which can be treated with lifestyle changes such as avoiding alcohol before bedtime and/or medications like nasal sprays if needed.
