Sleep Apnea Treatment & Disability Support in Scottsdale, Arizona
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that causes repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, often leading to chronic exhaustion, poor concentration, and excessive daytime sleepiness. In severe cases, sleep apnea may interfere with your ability to work and could contribute to eligibility for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits.
Enticare is an ENT clinic located in Scottsdale, Arizona, providing expert evaluation and advanced treatment options for patients with sleep apnea.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea occurs when breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Common symptoms include loud snoring, gasping for air, insomnia, chronic fatigue, and daytime drowsiness. The most common form is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), caused by airway blockage. Central sleep apnea (CSA) occurs when the brain fails to signal breathing muscles, and some patients experience both.
Untreated sleep apnea increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Causes & Treatment Options
Risk factors include obesity, smoking, alcohol or sedative use, nasal congestion, family history, and airway anatomy. Treatment may include lifestyle changes, CPAP therapy, or newer alternatives.
For patients who cannot tolerate CPAP, Inspire® hypoglossal nerve stimulation is an FDA-approved option that helps keep the airway open during sleep. Surgical treatment may be recommended when other therapies are unsuccessful.
Sleep Apnea & Social Security Disability
Sleep apnea is not automatically classified 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 full-time work for at least 12 months. Proper medical documentation and sleep studies are essential.
How Enticare Can Help
If sleep apnea is affecting your health or work life, the ENT specialists at Enticare in Scottsdale, Arizona can help. We offer sleep studies, personalized treatment plans, CPAP alternatives, and advanced therapies to help you breathe better and sleep soundly.