Practicing in southeast Alaska, Dr. John Krehlik treats patients with sleep apnea and other disorders through several clinics. A board certified sleep medicine specialist, Dr. Krehlik leads offices in Anchorage, Juneau, and elsewhere.
A common disorder which results in shallow breaths or pauses in breath while sleeping, sleep apnea is classified as an ongoing and often chronic condition that can disrupt a sound sleep and keep a person in lighter sleep stages throughout the night. As a result, individuals do not stay in deep REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, which is necessary for good health. This condition leads to poor daily functioning and general daytime sleepiness.
Obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea characterize the two main types of this disorder. Depending on the kind of apnea from which an individual suffers, breathing devices, mouthpieces, surgery, and lifestyle changes can be of great help in treating this disorder. Sleep conditions tend to be difficult to self-diagnose, as people often remain unaware of their symptoms. Be sure to see a doctor or visit a sleep clinic if you have concerns about your sleep patterns.
A common disorder which results in shallow breaths or pauses in breath while sleeping, sleep apnea is classified as an ongoing and often chronic condition that can disrupt a sound sleep and keep a person in lighter sleep stages throughout the night. As a result, individuals do not stay in deep REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, which is necessary for good health. This condition leads to poor daily functioning and general daytime sleepiness.
Obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea characterize the two main types of this disorder. Depending on the kind of apnea from which an individual suffers, breathing devices, mouthpieces, surgery, and lifestyle changes can be of great help in treating this disorder. Sleep conditions tend to be difficult to self-diagnose, as people often remain unaware of their symptoms. Be sure to see a doctor or visit a sleep clinic if you have concerns about your sleep patterns.