5 Life-Changing Benefits of Sleep Apnea Treatment

Does your partner tell you they have trouble sleeping because of your loud snoring? Whether it’s a disruption in the bedroom or simply feeling tired all the time, you need to know if sleep apnea is the reason for your diminished quality of life. 

Board-certified otolaryngologist Nilesh Patel, MD, specializes in sleep apnea treatment, since many cases stem from nose and throat issues. You may have been born with a narrow throat or a deviated septum. Maybe you have enlarged adenoids or nasal polyps. You may have enlarged tissues in your throat that block your air intake. 

Any of these conditions could result in sleep apnea, causing breathing pauses that may happen dozens — or hundreds — of times each night. You wake up gasping for breath. Your poor quality of sleep has adverse health consequences. Luckily, treatment has real benefits.

1. Increased energy during the day

Sleep apnea causes daytime sleepiness. You may start the day feeling tired. Perhaps you fall asleep in meetings or often feel sleepy when driving. 

Once you receive treatment for sleep apnea, you’ll wake up feeling refreshed rather than tired. You’ll no longer need mega doses of caffeine to get you through the afternoon. Plus, you’ll have energy to return to all the activities you love. 

2. Physical health improvements

Leaving sleep apnea untreated increases your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and more. The lack of oxygen stresses your cardiovascular system — and your brain. 

Once you begin to sleep normally, your blood pressure naturally drops to a more normal level. Your blood sugar levels should improve, too, lessening your risk for diabetes. 

You know you tend to eat more when you feel tired and haven’t slept well. After sleep apnea treatment begins, you likely won’t feel hungry all the time, which makes it easier to control your weight. 

3. Improved intimacy

Is your intimate time with your partner suffering? Perhaps they need to sleep in a separate bedroom because your snoring is so loud. Sleep apnea treatment allows you to reestablish intimacy with your loved one, and increased intimacy enhances your overall relationship. 

4. Improved cognitive function 

Because you’re often tired and sleepy, you may have trouble concentrating at work. You might forget to put important dates on your calendar. While it was once easy to multitask, it seems difficult now. Sleep apnea impairs cognitive function — and treatment helps restore mental sharpness. 

5. Better quality of life

Sleep apnea adversely affects all areas, from mental and physical functioning to emotional well-being. Once you receive treatment, each aspect of your life improves. 

You’re sharper mentally. You feel better physically and have more energy to do the things you love. Plus, you no longer have hair-trigger emotional upsets. You feel calmer and more in control. Sleep apnea treatment improves your overall quality of life. 

Sleep apnea treatment in Midtown, New York

Whether you need to correct a deviated septum, reduce turbinates, remove nasal polyps, or remove excess throat tissue, sleep apnea treatment can make a major difference to your well-being — and in your life. To learn more, call Nilesh Patel, MD, in Midtown, New York City, today, or schedule an appointment online at your convenience.