Severe sleep apnea can cause chronic fatigue, daytime sleepiness, and difficulty maintaining work. Social Security disability (SSD) may provide support for qualifying patients. Common symptoms include loud snoring, gasping, and pauses in breathing. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.
Types of Sleep Apnea:
- Obstructive (OSA): Airway blockage during sleep
- Central (CSA): Brain fails to signal breathing muscles
- Complex: Combination of both
Causes & Risk Factors: Obesity, large neck, family history, smoking, alcohol, or nasal congestion.
Treatment Options:
- Lifestyle changes (weight loss, quitting smoking)
- CPAP/BiPAP therapy
- Inspire device or hypoglossal nerve stimulation
- Corrective or advanced surgeries if needed
Social Security Disability:
Severe sleep apnea preventing work for 12 months or more may qualify for SSD. Benefits include monthly payments, Medicare, and medical care. Eligibility may consider related complications such as pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, or cognitive issues.
Enticare in Maricopa, AZ offers sleep studies, diagnosis, and customized treatment plans. Our ENT specialists help manage sleep apnea, explore advanced therapies, and provide documentation for SSD claims.
Schedule an appointment with Enticare to improve sleep, energy, and overall quality of life.