Sleep Apnea Diagnosis & Treatment in Washington, DC.

We offer in-office sleep apnea testing using the WatchPAT 300, one of the most accurate home sleep tests available. If you snore, feel exhausted during the day, or have high blood pressure, testing could change your life.

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What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a serious breathing disorder characterized by repeated interruptions during sleep. These pauses, called apneas, last at least 10 seconds and can occur 5 to 30 or more times per hour.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

The most common form. The throat muscles relax, blocking the airway during sleep. This reduces oxygen levels and fragments sleep, stressing the cardiovascular system.

Central Sleep Apnea (CSA)

Less common. The brain fails to send consistent signals to the muscles responsible for breathing.

Without treatment, sleep apnea can significantly impact overall health and quality of life.

Symptoms & Risk Factors.

Common Symptoms

Loud, chronic snoring
Gasping or choking during sleep
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Morning headaches
Difficulty concentrating
Dry mouth upon waking
Mood disorders, anxiety, or depression

If you or your partner notice these symptoms, testing is strongly recommended.

Who Is at Risk?

Sleep apnea affects both men and women at any stage of life. Certain medical and lifestyle factors increase risk:

High blood pressure

Type 2 diabetes

Cardiovascular disease

Overweight or obesity

Chronic snoring

Family history

Women are frequently underdiagnosed because symptoms present differently. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause can increase airway instability.

Why Untreated Sleep Apnea Is Dangerous.

Repeated oxygen drops and sleep fragmentation put significant stress on the body. Untreated sleep apnea is strongly linked to serious systemic conditions.

Cardiovascular

  • Hypertension
  • Heart attack
  • Stroke
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Heart failure

Metabolic

  • Insulin resistance
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Weight gain
  • Systemic inflammation

Neurocognitive

  • Daytime fatigue
  • Impaired concentration
  • Memory problems
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Cognitive decline

Diagnosed at Home with WatchPAT 300.

We use the WatchPAT 300, an advanced Home Sleep Apnea Test that delivers accurate diagnosis in the comfort of your own home. PAT technology detects sleep-related breathing events with clinical precision.

89%

Correlation with in-lab polysomnography

98%

Study success rate

What WatchPAT measures:

Heart rate Oxygen saturation Body position Snoring Sleep staging AHI + RDI
WatchPAT 300 home sleep apnea test device

Results Provided

Automatically analyzed after study completion

Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI)

Respiratory Disturbance Index (RDI)

Oxygen desaturation levels

Sleep stage distribution

Detailed sleep quality report

Oral Appliance Therapy

For many patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, oral appliance therapy is a comfortable and effective alternative to CPAP. The custom-fitted device gently repositions the lower jaw forward, opening the airway and allowing uninterrupted breathing throughout the night.

Custom-Fitted to Your Teeth

Your appliance is precision-fitted at our office for comfort and effectiveness. not a generic, over-the-counter device.

Silent & Travel-Friendly

No mask, no machine, no noise. Many patients prefer it over CPAP for its simplicity and portability.

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Oral appliance therapy diagram showing how the device opens the airway

Finally get a full night's sleep.

Don't let another year go by exhausted. We make the path to diagnosis simple, with a home test and a team that walks you through every result.