One by one, Windy City Smiles is helping people get the refreshing rest they deserve and starting each day with energy and exuberance. Thanks to sleep apnea treatment, Windy City Smiles Chicago sleep apnea patients are getting a good night’s sleep by and eliminating sudden, obstructive awakenings during the night.

Using the latest advancements in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and oral appliance therapy (OAT) treatment, Windy City Smiles can prevent sleep apnea and snoring at the same time.

Windy City Smiles  sleep apnea treatment utilizes tried-and-true diagnosis methods for proper treatment of sleep apnea. Testing for sleep begins with a short, painless survey. Through the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Windy City Smiles determines the presence of daytime sleepiness. After, a sleep study may be conducted at home or in a hospital to diagnose the severity of sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea is a medical condition where the airways are blocked in the nose and/or throat. This results in obstructed breathing patterns, which leads to snoring, violent gasps during sleep, mild asphyxiation, and sudden awakenings from sleep. In addition to sleep deprivation and snoring, if left untreated this sleep disorder can contribute to strokes, low blood-oxygen levels, and other major and death.

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Call Windy City Smiles today at (773) 588-SMILE (7645) or email us to schedule your appointment and learn more about sleep apnea and snoring.