The Clinic to Choose for Sleep Apnea Treatment

Do you need a sleep apnea doctor in Ventura County, California, or the surrounding area? You can turn to West Coast Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders Center for outstanding sleep apnea treatment. Our clinic has been treating patients since 2004, and we are pleased to operate two locations: one in Oxnard and another in Camarillo. The experienced providers on our team treat a wide array of sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea.

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that is characterized by the repeated stopping and starting of breathing while asleep. There are three main types: obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and complex sleep apnea syndrome.

The most common of these, obstructive sleep apnea, develops when the muscles at the back of a sleeping person’s throat relax, causing their airway to narrow as they inhale. When this happens, the person’s blood oxygen level decreases, prompting their brain to wake them up. Although anyone can develop obstructive sleep apnea, obese individuals, men, and those with a family history of the condition are especially at risk.

Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Some of the most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include:

Loud snoring
Choking or gasping for air while asleep
Difficulty staying asleep
Waking up with a headache, a dry mouth, or a sore throat
Fatigue
Irritability
Difficulty concentrating

If you sleep near another person, they might also tell you afterward that you appeared to stop breathing while you were asleep.

We offer home sleep studies that can be completed in the convenience of your home, as well as in-lab studies that are conducted at our American Commission for Health Care Services (ACHC) – accredited sleep disorder center in Oxnard.

What Is the Best Treatment for Sleep Apnea?

For mild cases of sleep apnea, treatment is often limited to lifestyle changes such as losing weight or positional therapy. More severe cases may require using a device to keep the airways open while asleep, such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine or an oral appliance. Surgery may become necessary if other treatment options fail to provide relief. The sleep medicine specialists on our team can recommend the approach that is best suited to your specific needs.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Near You

If you suspect that you have sleep apnea, you can rely on West Coast Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders Center to provide the care you need. Contact us today to book an appointment—we are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and we are pleased to offer same- and next-day scheduling. We administer sleep apnea treatment at both of our locations, so just let us know which is more convenient for you. We also have telemedicine services available for individuals who cannot make it to an in-person appointment.

Pulmonology & Sleep Disorder Specialists You Can Rely On

When you need top-notch pulmonology care or treatment for a sleep disorder, we’re the specialist you can trust. We provide state-of-the-art diagnostics, comprehensive treatment, and patient-centric service.

Meet Our Team

The experienced team of medical providers at West Coast Pulmonary & Sleep Disorders Center is here to provide you with top-notch care that goes above and beyond to meet your needs. All of our providers are board-certified in internal medicine and many also hold additional board certifications in pulmonary disease, sleep medicine, and critical care medicine. Our bilingual staff can speak English and Spanish for our patients’ convenience.