Your body stops breathing
while you sleepObstructive Sleep Apnea
Every night your throat closes dozens of times, your oxygen drops and your heart works harder, and most likely you don't even know it.
The number that defines your treatment.
80% of apnea cases are never diagnosed, and the heart pays the price.
of people with apnea don't know they have it. A home sleep study changes that in a single night.
Does any of this sound familiar?
If you recognize two or more of these signs, there are strong medical reasons to have a sleep study.
You snore loudly
"My partner keeps telling me"
Daytime fatigue
Even after sleeping all night
Sleepy while driving
Or in meetings, meals, watching TV
You wake up often
Or get up to urinate at night
Calculate your risk in 30 seconds
The AHI: the number that defines everything
The Apnea-Hypopnea Index measures how many times air stops passing through your throat in one hour. That number determines the treatment.
How many breathing pauses per hour do you have?
More common than you think, and very treatable
Some factors make the airway close more easily during sleep. Having several of them multiplies the risk.
Overweight or obesity
Fatty tissue in the neck compresses the airway during sleep.
Wide neck
Men >43 cm or women >38 cm have a greater anatomical predisposition.
Male sex
Men have twice the risk of women before menopause.
Over 50 years old
The muscle tone of the throat decreases with age.
Alcohol or sedatives
They relax the throat muscles and make nighttime collapse easier.
Family history
If your father or brother has apnea, your risk rises significantly.
4 steps to get your sleep back
The process is simple. Most patients notice the difference from the very first week of treatment.
Epworth sleepiness questionnaire and complete clinical review
Nighttime respiratory polygraphy in your own bed, with no hospital stay
We review the report together,in person or by telemedicine, and define your AHI and severity level
CPAP titration, mandibular device or personalized plan
This can't wait one more week
Untreated severe apnea can lead to cardiac emergencies. If you have any of these signs, seek care soon:
Seek care if you have:
- Your partner notices you stop breathing for seconds
- You fall asleep while driving or in risky situations
- Strong or irregular palpitations at night
- Intense headache every morning when you wake up
- Night sweats without fever along with loud snoring
- You've been told your oxygen drops during the night
Do you snore, wake up tired or does your partner notice you stop breathing?
- Clinical evaluation with a validated questionnaire
- Respiratory polygraphy in the comfort of your home
- Exact diagnosis with the AHI index
- Treatment plan from the very first appointment
Simple diagnosis · A result that changes your life
Sleeping well is not a luxury.
It's a medical necessity.
Diagnosis, CPAP and follow-up so you stop waking up tired.
Book my appointmentFrequently asked questions about sleep apnea
What patients ask me most in consultation about diagnosis, CPAP and follow-up.
How is sleep apnea diagnosed?
The standard test is home respiratory polygraphy or in-laboratory polysomnography. Both measure the breathing-pause episodes per hour (apnea-hypopnea index, AHI) and allow the severity to be classified as mild, moderate or severe. You can do the study in your own bed.
Does CPAP cure sleep apnea?
CPAP does not cure apnea, but it treats it effectively while you use it. It is the first-line treatment for moderate-to-severe apnea: it keeps the airway open during sleep, eliminates snoring and normalizes oxygenation. Most patients notice the difference from the very first week.
What happens if I don't treat my sleep apnea?
Untreated apnea increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, arrhythmias, stroke and type 2 diabetes. It also multiplies the risk of traffic accidents from sleepiness and worsens concentration, mood and quality of life.
Does snoring always mean sleep apnea?
No. Many people snore without having apnea. The warning signs are breathing pauses witnessed by someone else, waking up gasping, and daytime sleepiness even after a "full" night. If your snoring comes with any of those, a sleep study is the way to know, a home sleep test is usually the first step.
How much does a sleep study cost in Mexico City?
The cost varies depending on whether it is done in a laboratory (polysomnography) or at home (respiratory polygraphy). Message us on WhatsApp at 55 9170 8334 for current prices and date availability.
Find me here
Hospital Santa Coleta
Saturnino Herrán 59San José Insurgentes, Benito Juárez
03900 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Office hours
Monday to Friday: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
By appointmentImportant medical notice: The information on this site is educational and informational in nature, prepared by Dr. William César Lara Vázquez, and does not replace consultation, diagnosis or treatment with a medical professional. If you have any respiratory symptom, see your doctor or go to the emergency service. In the event of a respiratory emergency, call 911.