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Understanding
Sleep Apnea

"Waking up exhausted, even after a full night's sleep?"

Sleep apnea affects millions of Canadians — and most don't know they have it. We make it simple to find out and fix it.

Sleep Apnea treatment, in St albert, Morinville, Edmonton, Stony Plain, Devon

5.4 Million

Canadians are diagnosed with sleep apnea or are at high risk of OSA

80 %

Of cases go undiagnosed
without a sleep test

3 Types

OSA, CSA & Complex 

Three Types of Sleep Apnea

Understanding which type you have is the first step toward better sleep.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Thraot muscle relaxes and blocks the airway during sleep. Treatment for patients in St. Albert

Most Common

OSA—Obstructive

Throat muscles relax and block the airway during sleep. Accounts for over 80% of all cases.

Central Sleep Apnea, Brain fails to send a proper signal to breathing musicle. treatment provided in St. Albert

Less Common

CSA— Central

Brain fails to send proper signals to breathing muscles. Often linked to heart conditions.

Complex sleep apnea- requires specialized treatment

Rare

Complex — Mixed

A combination of both OSA and CSA. Requires specialized treatment and monitoring.

Key Symptoms to Watch For

Recognize yourself in any of these? You may benefit from a sleep assessment.

Symptoms of Sleep Apnea- Loud Snoring

Loud Snoring

Symptoms of Sleep Apnea- Daytime Fatigue

Daytime fatigue

Did you know? OSA accounts for over 80% of all sleep apnea cases — and most people have no idea they have it until a partner mentions their snoring.

Symptoms of Sleep Apnea- Morning Headaches

Morning headaches

Symptoms of Sleep Apnea- Difficulty concentrating

Difficulty concentrating

Untreated sleep apnea is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and increased risk of stroke.

Think you might have sleep apnea?

Take our free 2-minute screening — no commitment, no referral needed. Our team will guide you through the next steps from the comfort of home.

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