To be clear, sleep apnea occurs when a person sleeps and there is disruption in his or her breathing. Sleep apnea doctors feel that losing one’s breath is serious because it can lead to other serious health concerns. Sleep apnea causes shallow breathing, breathing that often lasts for a minute or more. Sleep apnea can lead to hypertension, heart disease and stroke. It is important to note that sleep apnea doctors focus on helping those with sleep apnea lead healthier lives, while sleeping and when awake.
Dr. Avi Weisfogel is highly qualified in treating sleep apnea. Dr. Weisfogel earned a bachelor of arts in Biology and psychology from Rutgers University and a doctor of dental surgery from the New York University College of Dentistry. After graduation from dental school, Dr. Weisfogel went into private dentistry for 15 years.
Throughout his dental career, Dr. Weisfogel created an effective marketing system for dentists so that they could become more helpful in treating sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. In 2014 Dr. Avi Weisfogel joined two other dentists to found the Dental Sleep Masters professional development program of Zyppah, Inc.
Sleep apnea doctors, once a diagnosis of sleep apnea has been made, may recommend changes in one’s lifestyle such as losing weight, physical exercise and quitting smoking. In addition, sleep apnea doctors may have you take a sleep apnea test or undergo a sleep study. If sleep apnea is determined, further sleep testing may be required.
To conclude, sleep apnea is a serious health concern. If you suspect that you or anyone in your family suffers from this health disorder, talk with your doctor soon!