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Frisco Family Dental
Dr. Robert Efseroff
3550 Parkwood Blvd,
Suite D-404
Frisco, TX 75034
New Patients: 972-573-7679
Current Patients: 972-335-0313

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Monday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: Closed

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Dr. Efseroff
  • +Home
    • Sitemap Page
  • +About Us
    • Meet Dr. Robert Efseroff
    • Office Tour
  • -Sleep Apnea
    • I Think I Have Sleep Apnea
    • What Snoring Really Means
    • CPAP Intolerance
    • Sleep Apnea Home Testing
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Your First Visit
  • Why Choose Us?
  • Affordability
  • +Contact
    • Map and Directions
    • Appointments
    • Blog
Robert A. Efseroff DDS

 
972-573-7679
3550 Parkwood Blvd, Suite D-404 | Frisco, TX 75034
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Understanding Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea symptoms and stages

 
 

Sleep Apnea Statistics

  • An estimated 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea
  • 1 in 5 adults have mild OSA and 1 in 15 have moderate OSA 
  • Undiagnosed patients used $200,000 more in the two-year period prior to diagnosis than matched controls
  • On an average night, a sufferer of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can experience 60 apneas per hour
  • Approximately 38,000 deaths occur on an annual basis related to cardiovascular issues linked to sleep apnea, according to the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research
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Of adults report snoring at night.

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Of adults have fallen asleep unintentionally during the day.


What Causes Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea can affect both males and females but some people are more at risk for developing this problem than others. For example, males over the age of 40 and those who are overweight may be more likely to experience problems with breathing. Some of the reasons why people develop sleep apnea symptoms include:

Having a Larger Than Average Throat

Having a Larger Than Average Throat


Being Overweight

Being Overweight

Having Large Tonsils

Having Large Tonsils


A Family History of Sleep Apnea

A Family History of Sleep Apnea

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD)


Nasal Obstructions

Nasal Obstructions


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Sleep Apnea Stages

Cases of sleep apnea can be classified as mild, moderate or severe based on the number of times per hour the patient stops breathing or where there is reduced airflow to the lungs. This can be measured in a sleep clinic or with an at-home sleep apnea test kit.

  • Mild Sleep Apnea - 5 to 14 episodes of apnea or reduced airflow to the lungs every hour. 
  • Moderate Sleep Apnea - 15 to 29 episodes of apnea or reduced airflow to the lungs every hour.
  • Severe Apnea - 30 or more episodes of apnea or reduced airflow to the lungs every hour.

Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

If you recognize one or more of the following sleep apnea symptoms, schedule your evaluation with our doctor. We may recommend a take-home sleep apnea test to determine whether you need treatment for OSA. Symptoms include:

  • Being tired throughout the day 
  • Having a sore throat upon waking
  • Experiencing morning headaches
  • Waking up because of snoring
  • Falling asleep throughout the day
  • Bouts of insomnia 
  • Waking up gasping for air 

Learn more about sleep apnea symptoms and treatment for sleep apnea by scheduling your appointment today.

 


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Dr. Robert Efseroff | Frisco Family Dental
3550 Parkwood Boulevard, Suite D-404 | Frisco, TX 75034
 

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