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Meet Dr. Vidya Pai, MD

Dr. Vidya Pai is a board-certified Sleep Physician and has a special interest in treating respiratory sleep disorders, mainly obstructive sleep apnea, as well as non-respiratory sleep disorders, such as insomnia, narcolepsy, parasomnias, restless leg syndrome, and circadian rhythm disorders in adults and children. Dr. Pai completed her internship at Drexel University and her residency at Michigan State University. She then completed a fellowship in sleep medicine at the prestigious Harvard Medical School.

At Flawless Sleep we believe that a restful night's sleep is the cornerstone of health and well-being. Dr Pai will not only advocate for your healthier lifestyle but will be a partner in your journey towards achieving optimal flawless sleep. She has undergone rigorous training at top-tier medical institutions, making her an authority in the realm of sleep disorders. Her passion is fueled by the latest research, and she constantly updates her methodologies and techniques to reflect the cutting-edge of sleep medicine. Trust in our expertise, and let us guide you to a brighter, more restful tomorrow.

Beneath the Snore: Unraveling Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is more than just loud snoring. It is a serious sleep disorder where a person’s breathing repeatedly stops and restarts during sleep. The most common type, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat fail to keep the airway open, despite the effort to breathe. This obstruction often results in a choking or snorting sound, and the person might momentarily wake up.

The repercussions of untreated OSA because of poor, disturbed interrupted sleep from these repeated awakenings at night are not just limited to daytime fatigue and headaches. It can lead to complications like high blood pressure, memory issues and brain fog, Type 2 diabetes, atrial fibrillation and even
cardiac arrest and strokes. In addition, patients suffer from mental health issues like depression anxiety and hormonal issues like low Testosterone in men.

Recognizing and treating OSA is essential, not just for a good night's rest, but for maintaining overall health. It's crucial to consult with a sleep specialist if you or a loved one experiences symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, observed episodes of breathing cessation, or abrupt awakenings accompanied by gasping or choking or any of the other medical conditions mentioned above.

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Beyond the Z's:
The Silent Power of Sleep Medicine

Sleep is fundamental to our well-being, yet modern challenges often disrupt this vital process. Sleep medicine, a specialized field, is crucial in diagnosing and treating disorders like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), insomnia, and narcolepsy, which can impact our mental, emotional, and physical health. By understanding and addressing the root causes of sleep disturbances, we ensure healthier, more productive days and restful nights.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the symptoms of sleep apnea?

The primary symptoms include loud snoring, episodes where you stop breathing during sleep (often noticed by another person), gasping for air during sleep. Patient notice they are waking up with a dry mouth, sore throat, or reflux/gastritis. Patient's wakes up with morning headaches and experience daytime sleepiness or fatigue. They could unintentionally nap in the daytime, notice difficulty concentrating and brain fog, memory issues, sleepiness when driving. People experience feelings of depression, anxiety and irritability. Elevated blood pressure in the morning and low testosterone in men could also be signs of untreated sleep apnea

Children might present with daytime hyperactivity and impulsivity, mood swings and aggression in addition to snoring at night.

How is sleep apnea diagnosed?

Sleep apnea is typically diagnosed through a sleep study, or polysomnography, conducted at a sleep center.

The home sleep apnea test provides results without an overnight stay in a sleep lab. The home test is mailed to your home and are simple, affordable and convenient since they are performed in your own bed. Patients have been seen to sleep much better on a home sleep test and recent technological advances show home sleep testing to be very sensitive, efficient and accurate.

Your results are ready in a day or two after your test. They are automatically sent electronically through the cloud and because your consultation is conducted by a telehealth visit, you can get results much faster than an in-lab study.
Our sleep specialist will analyze the results to determine the presence and severity of the condition.

Can sleep apnea be dangerous if left untreated?

Yes, untreated sleep apnea can lead to various health complications and are known to affect almost every organ system in the body. People notice high blood pressure especially in the mornings or blood pressure difficult to treat with multiple medications, Type 2 diabetes, atrial fibrillation and arrythmias. Sleep apnea can also cause severe consequences like cardiac arrest, and strokes. Sleep apnea can cause memory issues and brain fog, In addition, patients suffer from mental health issues like depression, anxiety and hormonal issues like low Testosterone in men Additionally, the chronic fatigue associated with untreated sleep apnea can increase the risk of road traffic and work related accidents.

What are the primary treatments for sleep apnea?

The most common and gold standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is called Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), where a machine delivers air pressure through a mask, keeping the upper airway passages open.

CPAP has advanced in recent years and Auto-CPAP (Auto titrating CPAP) is very comfortable as the machine senses your breathing and delivers just the right amount of air to keep you comfortable and your airway open. Many comfortable masks have come into the market with options like nasal, nasal pillows and full face masks made of memory foam that have been reported by patients to be very comfortable making the experience very pleasant.

Other treatment options are also available to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Treatment options include oral dental devices, INSPIRE therapy and surgical options. In some cases, weight loss, simple lifestyle changes, positional therapy might be all the patient needs.

All options will discussed with every patient . Dr Pai will create a treatment plan depending on what the patient is comfortable with and most importantly, what the patient will be comfortable to use nightly bringing into consideration the patient's lifestyle. The goal at Flawless Sleep being, the patient with Dr Pai's guidance, should pick what he or she would use nightly to achieve optimal sleep health and overall health in the long run.

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