Sleep Apnea Testing in Altus and Hobart, OK
The quality of your sleep impacts everything you do. Sleeping well helps you look, feel, and perform your best, while untreated sleep apnea can lead to higher medical expenses, traffic accidents, and serious health risks. Reed Chiropractic Clinic has partnered with Apnea Med to offer convenient, cost-effective at-home sleep studies to diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnea.
What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Approximately 25 million adults in the United States have obstructive sleep apnea. This condition occurs when the muscles in the throat relax during sleep and block the airway, causing breathing to stop and start repeatedly throughout the night. People with sleep apnea can stop breathing hundreds of times in a single night, often without realizing it.
Each pause in breathing lowers oxygen levels and briefly wakes the brain, preventing deep, restful sleep. Over time, untreated sleep apnea is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, weight gain, and daytime fatigue.
Common Signs of Sleep Apnea
- Loud, frequent snoring
- Pauses in breathing noticed by a partner
- Waking up gasping or choking
- Morning headaches
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Difficulty concentrating or memory problems
- Irritability or mood changes
- Waking frequently to urinate at night
Convenient At-Home Sleep Studies
Traditional sleep studies require spending the night in a sleep lab, which can be expensive and inconvenient. Through our partnership with Apnea Med, you can complete your sleep study in the comfort of your own bed. This makes testing more accessible and more affordable. If the results confirm obstructive sleep apnea, you can receive a prescription for a CPAP machine, the most common and effective treatment for keeping the airway open during sleep.
Sleep Apnea and Commercial Driving
Sleep apnea is a major safety concern for commercial drivers. It has been estimated that nearly half of commercial drivers with obstructive sleep apnea have a five times greater risk of a severe crash. Drowsiness caused by poor sleep slows reaction time and can lead to dangerous lapses in attention on the road.
At Reed Chiropractic Clinic, we provide the DOT-required compliance tracking for obstructive sleep apnea. If you are a commercial driver, we can help you get tested, begin treatment, and stay compliant alongside your DOT physical and drug and alcohol screening requirements.
Better Sleep Supports Better Health
Treating sleep apnea can improve your energy, focus, mood, and long-term health. Better sleep can also support your weight loss goals and overall wellness.
If you have questions about sleep apnea testing, call our Altus office at (580) 482-2313 or our Hobart office at (580) 726-2900.
Sleep Apnea Frequently Asked Questions
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which the airway becomes blocked during sleep, causing breathing to stop and start repeatedly throughout the night.
How do I know if I have sleep apnea?
Common signs include loud snoring, pauses in breathing, waking up gasping, morning headaches, and daytime sleepiness. A sleep study is needed to confirm a diagnosis.
How does an at-home sleep study work?
You wear a simple monitoring device while you sleep in your own bed. The device records your breathing and oxygen levels, and the results are reviewed to determine whether you have sleep apnea.
Is an at-home sleep study cheaper than a sleep lab?
In most cases, yes. Our partnership with Apnea Med makes at-home sleep studies a more cost-effective and accessible option than an overnight lab study.
What happens if my sleep study shows sleep apnea?
If you are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, you may receive a prescription for a CPAP machine, which keeps your airway open while you sleep.
Why is sleep apnea important for commercial drivers?
Untreated sleep apnea causes drowsiness and slower reaction times. Commercial drivers with obstructive sleep apnea have been estimated to have a much higher risk of severe crashes.
Do you provide DOT sleep apnea compliance tracking?
Yes. Reed Chiropractic Clinic provides the DOT-required compliance tracking for obstructive sleep apnea for commercial drivers.
