Affordable Sleep Apnea Care: Self-Pay Options for Sleep Studies and CPAP Resupply

The consequences of undiagnosed sleep apnea can be life-changing, especially if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or other chronic health issues. Untreated sleep apnea can further complicate these conditions, increasing your risk of stroke and other serious illnesses.

Stat Care Pulmonary and Sleep specializes in high-quality, affordable care for sleep apnea and other chronic sleep disorders. We offer self-pay options for comprehensive sleep studies and treatments, so you can access the resources you need to maintain vitality and good health.

Our experienced sleep medicine physicians, Ashok Tyagi, DO, CPE, and Himanshu Chandarana, MD, work with you on a care plan to improve your sleep quality. They use lifestyle changes and evidence-based treatments to prevent long-term complications of chronic sleep apnea.

How sleep apnea develops

Sleep apnea occurs when you stop breathing periodically during sleep. The resulting lack of oxygen causes you to wake up throughout the night gasping for breath or coughing.

The main types of sleep apnea include:

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

OSA occurs when excess tissue blocks oxygen flow in your upper airways. This type of sleep apnea is most common and often occurs in people with large tonsils and those who are obese.

Central sleep apnea

Central sleep apnea results from dysfunction in the nerve signals between the brain and the breathing muscles. Risk factors for central sleep apnea include being 60 or older and having an underlying neurological or cardiovascular condition.

You can also have complex sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that stems from a combination of obstructive and central sleep apnea.

Recognizing signs of sleep apnea

A hallmark sign of sleep apnea is loud snoring. Snoring occurs when the airways become partially blocked as air moves past the tongue and other tissues. The force of the air against soft tissues causes vibrations that produce the harsh, rhythmic sound of snoring. 

You may also wake up frequently throughout the night feeling short of breath or gasping for oxygen.

Other signs of sleep apnea can include:

• Sore throat
• Dry mouth
• Morning headaches
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Concentration and memory problems

A lack of quality sleep can also cause irritability, mood swings, and other mental or emotional health issues.

If you experience symptoms of sleep apnea or lack of sleep interferes with your quality of life, speak with our staff about the self-pay options available for sleep testing. 

Through a comprehensive sleep study, our skilled physicians determine the type of sleep apnea you have and recommend the appropriate therapies to treat it.

Take advantage of cost-saving sleep apnea treatments

An essential part of sleep apnea treatment that doesn’t cost anything is an organized approach to improving sleep habits. Dr. Tyagi and Dr. Chandarana provide expert guidance to support better quality sleep, such as:

• Following a set sleep and wake schedule seven days a week
• Unplugging all electronics at least one hour before bedtime
• Getting at least 30 minutes of daily exercise
• Staying hydrated
• Maintaining a healthy body weight

Some people may benefit from a dental appliance that supports their jaw as they sleep. The removable appliance can prevent airway blockages that occur when soft tissues relax during sleep.

For moderate to severe sleep apnea symptoms, our providers may recommend a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine that delivers supplemental oxygen to the body through a facemask. 

Stat Care Pulmonary and Sleep offers cost-effective, self-pay options for CPAP equipment and resupply services. Our staff ensures you know how to use and care for your CPAP machine.

Call Stat Care Pulmonary and Sleep in St. Petersburg, Florida, today to learn more about affordable options for sleep apnea care.