Sleep Apnea, Disability & Treatment in Glendale, Arizona
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that causes repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. These interruptions can lead to loud snoring, gasping for air, chronic fatigue, and excessive daytime sleepiness. In severe cases, sleep apnea may interfere with your ability to work, which is why some patients explore Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea occurs when breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Common symptoms include loud snoring, pauses in breathing, insomnia, morning headaches, and extreme daytime drowsiness. The main types include:
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Caused by airway blockage
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Central Sleep Apnea (CSA): Caused by disrupted brain signals
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Complex Sleep Apnea: A combination of both
Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Causes & Treatment Options
Risk factors include obesity, family history, smoking, alcohol use, and nasal congestion. Treatment may include lifestyle changes, CPAP therapy, or advanced alternatives like Inspire® hypoglossal nerve stimulation, an FDA-approved implant that helps keep the airway open during sleep. Surgical options may be considered if other treatments fail.
Sleep Apnea & Social Security Disability
Sleep apnea alone is not listed as a disability by the SSA. However, severe cases may qualify for SSD if related conditions—such as heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, or cognitive impairment—prevent you from working for at least 12 months.
Sleep Apnea Care in Glendale, AZ
Enticare provides comprehensive sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment and is located in Glendale, Arizona. Our ENT specialists offer sleep studies, CPAP alternatives, and advanced treatment options to help patients improve sleep quality and overall health.
If sleep apnea is affecting your energy, focus, or ability to work, schedule an appointment with Enticare today.