Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea causes repeated pauses in breathing while you sleep. In central sleep apnea, the brain doesn’t send the right signals to the breathing muscles. Because obstructive, central, and mixed apnea have different root causes, our Atlanta ENT sleep specialists customize treatment to your exact type.
If you are suffering from sleep apnea, you will likely experience the following symptoms:
Loud snoring may signal sleep disorders like sleep apnea or nasal issues.
Waking up with headaches? It could be due to sleep issues, stress, or other underlying causes.
Persistent fatigue can stem from poor sleep, stress, or underlying health issues.
Causes and Misconceptions
Nasal problems often underlie sleep apnea: swelling, allergies, polyps, reflux, or poor humidification can all narrow airflow. Atlanta ENT Sinus & Sleep specialists target these blockages to restore clear nighttime breathing.
Additionally, soft tissues in the throat can collapse and block the airway, leading to sleep apnea. A common misconception is that sleep apnea is solely a result of obesity or poor health. While weight loss can sometimes help alleviate symptoms, studies show that many healthy young people with long-term nasal problems or other anatomical issues can acquire this condition as well.
Is a new approach to radiofrequency ablation of the tongue.
However, it is a marked improvement on the procedures of the past. The VOAT™ procedure takes a different approach, where:
- scarring is less visible
- the incicion is less painful
- patients have an 80% chance of improving.
Sinus & Sleep Center helps patients ditch CPAP with VOAT™—a 30-second, in-office solution requiring only light sedation.
While radiofrequency ablation is a highly adaptable technology that has been used to treat everything from varicose veins to sleep apnea, the VOAT™ procedure has improved upon the foundation laid by RFA and other procedures to become the best option for potentially curing sleep apnea.
Not Ready for VOAT?
Oral Appliance Therapy May Be for You
Oral Appliance Therapy offers patients a non-surgical option for treating their sleep apnea. It functions as a tool to maintain an unobstructed, open airway by stabilizing the soft tissues in the throat and preventing them from collapsing. While there are over-the-counter versions of this tool, a custom-made oral appliance has proven to be more effective at treating sleep apnea.
Specialized Treatment from Sleep and Sinus Centers of Georgia
Choose an Atlanta ENT sleep expert who examines your full nasal anatomy- sinus connections, septum, palate, and upper airway- to pinpoint and treat the root cause of sleep apnea.
Our Atlanta sinus-and-sleep ENT team pinpoints airway blockages—inspecting nasal passages, soft tissues, and tongue base—then treats them with VOAT™, the CPAP-free alternative pioneered in Georgia by Dr. David Dillard.
Take the First Step Toward Better Sleep Today
If you’re tired of relying on a CPAP machine or other device, it’s time to explore lasting solutions for your sleep apnea.
At the Sleep and Sinus Centers of Georgia, we offer a variety of treatment options tailored to your specific needs, whether it's addressing issues related to the soft tissues in your throat or finding alternatives to PAP therapy. Our expert sleep specialists are ready to help you reclaim restful nights and healthier days.
Don’t wait – take the first step toward better sleep today.
Contact us for an appointment.