At Sthira, we offer comprehensive evaluation and treatment for sleep apnea, a condition that affects breathing during sleep and can have serious health consequences if left untreated. Sleep apnea occurs when the airway becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep, leading to pauses in breathing, disrupted sleep, and reduced oxygen levels in the body.
Our focus is on both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—caused by airway blockage—and central sleep apnea (CSA)—caused by the brain failing to signal breathing muscles correctly. While OSA is more common, both forms require timely diagnosis and targeted treatment.
Common symptoms include loud snoring, frequent nighttime awakenings, gasping for air during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Untreated sleep apnea can increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and accidents due to daytime fatigue.
At Sthira, diagnosis begins with a detailed medical evaluation and may include a sleep study (polysomnography) to measure breathing patterns, oxygen levels, and sleep quality.
Our treatment options are tailored to the cause and severity of the condition:
Lifestyle Modifications – Weight management, positional therapy, and avoidance of alcohol or sedatives.
Oral Appliance Therapy – Custom-made devices that reposition the jaw and tongue to keep the airway open during sleep.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) – A machine that delivers constant air pressure to keep the airway open.
Surgical Treatments – For patients with anatomical obstructions, procedures such as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), maxillomandibular advancement, or nasal surgery may be performed.
Maxillofacial Surgical Approaches – In select cases, jaw repositioning surgery can significantly improve airway space and reduce or eliminate sleep apnea symptoms.
Our multidisciplinary approach often involves collaboration with ENT specialists, pulmonologists, and sleep medicine experts to ensure complete and effective care.
