Why choose Geisinger for sleep apnea treatment?
Snoring. Gasping awake. Morning headaches. Exhaustion that never fully goes away.
These are some of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea, and they're all worth talking through with our sleep team. Call us directly and say "sleep services," or ask your doctor to send us a referral. Either way, you'll work with specialists who treat sleep apnea every day and know how to help you get real rest.
Your care starts with finding answers. You can have a sleep study within a day, either at home in your own bed or in a comfortable, private bedroom at one of our sleep centers, all accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. From there, your sleep specialist builds a plan around you.
And because your care connects across Geisinger, your whole team stays in the loop. For you, that means expert, nationally-recognized sleep care close to home.
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What’s sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea means your breathing repeatedly stops and starts for short periods while you sleep, often without you knowing it. It's very common, and there are a few types:
- Obstructive sleep apnea: The most common type — it happens when your airway becomes blocked or narrowed.
- Central sleep apnea: Less common, this happens when your brain doesn't send the right signals to the muscles that control your breathing. This type is often caused by another condition, like heart failure.
- Complex sleep apnea syndrome: A mix of obstructive and central sleep apnea.
What are the symptoms of sleep apnea?
The most common sign is loud snoring, but it's not the only one. Watch for:
- Gasping or choking during sleep
- Pauses in your breathing (often noticed first by a partner)
- Daytime sleepiness
- Waking up with a dry mouth or headache
- Irritability or trouble concentrating
- Memory problems
Having some of these doesn't mean you have sleep apnea, but they're worth talking about with your doctor who can rule out other causes.
What are common sleep apnea risk factors?
Certain behaviors, genetics and risk factors can increase your chances of developing sleep apnea. These include:
- Excess weight, especially around your waist
- A narrowed airway
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Conditions like Type 2 diabetes, asthma or nasal congestion
- A family history of sleep apnea
- Age
- Lifestyle factors like drinking alcohol or smoking
- Being male
How do sleep specialists diagnose sleep apnea?
Our team of sleep specialists normally diagnose sleep apnea with one of these sleep studies:
- At-home sleep study: You wear a small, portable monitor overnight in your own bed. It records your breathing and oxygen levels while you sleep.
- In-lab sleep study: In one of our sleep centers, a technician places small sensors that track your brain waves, breathing, heart rate, oxygen and eye movements through the night.
How does CPAP treat sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea care at Geisinger
Whether you have a simple or complex sleep disorder, we’ll get you the treatment you need to sleep better. We offer:
- Care close to home: With locations in central and northeastern Pennsylvania, expert sleep care is nearby and backed by a nationally recognized health system.
- Accredited sleep centers: We’re accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine for in-center and at-home testing — and for the CPAP and BiPAP equipment and supplies you may need.
- Comfortable sleep testing: Our sleep centers feature comfortable, private bedrooms that can help you feel relaxed and at home. We also offer unattended home sleep testing that can be performed within 24 hours of clinical evaluation by one of our sleep specialists.