How Sleep Apnea Affects Your Daily Life and What You Can Do About It
                     Coastal Ear, Nose and 
 Throat
How Sleep Apnea Affects Your Daily Life and 
What
You Can Do About 
It
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 (732) 280-7855
www.coastalearnoseandt
hroat.com
About Snoring and Sleep 
 Apnea
At Coastal ENT, we provide comprehensive sleep services starting from diagnosis, to both 
 medical and surgical treatment. We are performing the latest procedures on those who 
fail  CPAP medical therapy, championed by Dr. Kenneth Newkirk.
Sleep Study CPAP Therapy
Diagnostic Polysomnography Gold Standard
Airway Surgery Inspire Implant
Uvulupalatopharyngoplasty (UPP) Hypoglossal Nerve 
Stimulator
About Snoring
Snoring is the sound created by vibrations of the soft palate when breathing is 
partially  obstructed during sleep. Snoring is often a sign that the airway is partially 
blocked,  usually by soft tissue in the throat. The flow of air causes the soft tissue to 
vibrate,  which generates noise from the mouth or nose. While snoring is a common 
and  usually harmless condition, it may sometimes indicate a serious health problem. 
Loud  and habitual snoring can disrupt sleep and be irritating. Snoring is more 
common in  men than women and occurs more often in older people and those who 
are overweight.  Snoring that disrupts sleep may cause excessive daytime sleepiness 
and difficulty  concentrating. Heavy snorers, especially those that experience gasping 
or choking,  may suffer from sleep apnea, a condition where snoring is frequently 
interrupted by  periods of completely obstructed breathing.
About Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that involves repeated breathing interruptions during sleep. These interruptions may 
 occur hundreds of times each night, and may be the result of structural abnormalities or brain malfunctions. During normal  
breathing, air passes through the nose, past the flexible structures in the back of the throat, including the soft palate, uvula 
and  tongue. When a person is awake, the muscles hold this airway open. When they are asleep, these muscles relax and the 
airway  usually stays open.
Sleep apnea occurs when the upper airway and airflow are blocked, causing the oxygen levels to 
drop  in both in the brain and the blood, resulting in shallow breathing or breathing pauses 
during sleep.
How is Sleep  
Apnea Treated?
For some of our patients at Coastal Ear, Nose & Throat, conservative treatment 
options  could start with lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, limiting alcohol 
consumption,  and quitting smoking. These could provide sufficient relief, but it is 
more likely that  more involved treatments will be necessary. These are two common 
non-surgical  treatments:
CPAP
The next step up from oral appliance therapy would be continuous positive airway 
pressure  (CPAP). CPAP is a breathing system that uses air pressure to keep the upper 
airway  passages open. The patient wears a mask over his or her nose during sleep. The 
mask  creates air pressure that is somewhat greater than the air pressure in the bedroom, 
and this  difference in pressure keeps the airway open. The problem with CPAP, however, 
is that  some people find it difficult to sleep with the tubes and mask. This can lead to a 
low  compliance rate.
Oral Appliance Therapy
In some patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, oral appliance therapy 
can  be successful. This involves fitting and ordering a custom-made mouthpiece for the 
patient  to wear while sleeping. The mouthpiece is similar to a sports mouth guard. It 
supports the  jaw in a forward position to help keep the airway open. Currently, there are 
over 100 FDA-  approved oral appliances, and we help our patients find the option that is 
best for them.
Surgical Treatment
If conservative treatment is unsuccessful in treating sleep apnea, there are other 
options  available. Individuals who suffer from severe cases of sleep apnea that may 
lead to  serious medical conditions, may benefit from surgery.
The goal of most surgical procedures is to remove the excess tissue from the 
nose  or throat and open upper air passages to facilitate breathing.
Inspire Implant
Inspire works inside your body while you sleep. It’s a small device placed during a same-day,  
outpatient procedure. When you’re ready for bed, simply click the remote to turn Inspire on.  
While you sleep, Inspire opens your airway, allowing you to breathe normally and sleep  
peacefully. Our Head & Neck surgery expert Dr. Kenneth Newkirk, is one of the few surgeons 
in  the state who performs this cutting edge and quality of life saving procedure.
How does it work?
Sleep apnea is caused by upper airway collapse, often when the back of the 
tongue  falls back into the throat. This device gives just enough stimulation to 
the nerve  that controls the tongue, that it prevents this collapse when you 
inspire.
How is the procedure performed?
There is a small incision placed in the neck to find the nerve and  
another over the chest. The implant is placed in a skin pocket similar 
to  a pacemaker.
What happens after?
Once you have recovered from surgery, then we titrate 
the  stimulation to effect, with a convenient remote 
control.
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