You breathe differently during sleep and wakefulness. During sleep, your muscles relax, your airway narrows, and your body exerts less effort to breathe.
With sleep apnea (almost no airflow) the following happens:
You breathe differently during sleep and wakefulness. During sleep, your muscles relax, your airway narrows, and your body exerts less effort to breathe.
With sleep apnea (almost no airflow) the following happens:
The tongue falls back against the airway
There is interruption in breathing
The airway is obstructed or blocked and can last from just a few seconds to over a minute
There are short & long-term health risks if left untreated
Sleep apnea can leave you feeling tired and unable to focus—Treatment with a CPAP machine raises all kinds of questions:
Whether you’re seeking the best CPAP machine or need help with your current unit, Iowa CPAP has the right supplies and a knowledgeable team to educate you on your options and get you back to waking up refreshed.
Doctors recommend getting a sleep study to help you on the path to a diagnosis and treatment with a CPAP machine, and Iowa Sleep can help. Visit Iowa Sleep’s website to learn more and make an appointment
Give our team a call, and we’ll help you determine your next best step.
When you call, make sure you have completed the following steps:
Together, we’ll review pricing details and set up a meeting with our respiratory therapists as soon as the next day. During your appointment, a therapist will educate you on product options, fit your CPAP mask, and answer any questions you might have.
Equipped with the right CPAP machine and the best CPAP mask for you, wake up feeling rested and refreshed.
Dr. Steven Zorn is the founder of Iowa Sleep and Iowa CPAP and is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine, as well as Pulmonary Medicine and Internal Medicine. With over 25 years of experience in sleep medicine and treatment, Dr. Zorn’s philosophy is that every patient should know as much as possible about their sleep condition.
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Zorn completed his internal medicine residency and fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. As a Pulmonary Fellow at Yale University Medical School, he received an NIH research fellowship award.
We offer expertise in your sleep apnea needs by specializing solely in CPAP equipment and supplies. Our experienced respiratory therapist will show, fit, and provide you with the right style of mask to ensure you get a good night’s sleep. We only offer name brands such as ResMed, Fisher & Paykel, and Philips Respironics. We are privately owned by Dr. Steven Zorn, M.D.
While CPAP and Bi-PAP machines can help you manage your sleep apnea, they do not cure sleep issues or sleep apnea.