Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder caused by the throat intermittently collapsing during sleep, resulting in:
- decreased air to the lungs
- disrupted sleep
- daytime sleepiness
This disorder, often associated with loud nightly snoring, has been linked to higher rates of:
- diabetes
- heart attacks
- heart failure
- hypertension
- stroke
The UPMC Sleep Medicine Center offers patient-centered care for the best sleep possible.
Our doctors, leaders in the field of sleep medicine, are dedicated to providing the highest level of care possible and helping diagnose and treat a full spectrum of sleep disturbances and disorders, including sleep apnea.
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