Comprehensive Chronic Care for Sleep Disorders
Restful sleep is the foundation of respiratory and cardiovascular health. At Austin Pulmonary, our board-certified sleep specialists provide expert diagnosis, continuous remote monitoring, and personalized therapies for Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy, and Chronic Snoring across Greater Austin.
The Crucial Link Between Sleep & Lung Function
When you sleep, your breathing changes naturally. But sleep disorders cause oxygen drops, airway blockages, and heart strain that worsen underlying lung and health conditions.
Airway Stability & O2 Saturation
Repetitive breathing pauses during sleep lead to nocturnal hypoxemia (low oxygen levels) that strain the pulmonary arteries and increase cardiac workload.
Daytime Fatigue & Neurological Health
Disrupted sleep architecture causes excessive daytime sleepiness, cognitive impairment, memory lapses, and sudden daytime sleep attacks seen in narcolepsy.
Continuous Remote Monitoring
Using cellular-connected devices, we track your nocturnal oxygen levels, CPAP pressure, and therapy adherence without needing Wi-Fi or smartphone apps.
Sleep Disorders We Treat
Click on a condition below to review diagnostic pathways, symptoms, and specialized therapy options.
Sleep Apnea (Obstructive, Central & Complex)
Sleep apnea causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start throughout the night. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) occurs when throat muscles collapse, while Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) involves brain-signaling delays to respiratory muscles.
- Loud, disruptive snoring interrupted by gasping or choking
- Waking up with dry mouth, sore throat, or morning headaches
- Severe daytime sleepiness, irritability, and brain fog
- CPAP, BiPAP, APAP, and alternative non-CPAP therapy options
Proactive Apnea Management
Untreated sleep apnea significantly raises the risk of hypertension, atrial fibrillation, stroke, and pulmonary hypertension. Our continuous care plans optimize therapy compliance early.
Narcolepsy (Type 1 & Type 2)
Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological sleep-wake disorder that impairs the brain's ability to regulate sleep cycles, often plunging patients abruptly into REM sleep during daytime activities.
- Overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden sleep attacks
- Cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle tone triggered by emotions in Type 1)
- Sleep paralysis upon waking or falling asleep
- Diagnostic Multiple Sleep Latency Testing (MSLT) & targeted medical management
Specialized Pulmonologist Oversight
Because narcolepsy often coexists with nocturnal breathing disruptions, our pulmonology team balances wake-promoting therapies with nighttime respiratory optimization.
Chronic Snoring & Upper Airway Resistance
While often dismissed as an annoyance, chronic sinus snoring indicates partial airway collapse during sleep, leading to reduced blood oxygen, nocturnal micro-arousals, and airway inflammation.
- Frequent, harsh snoring that wakes sleeping partners
- Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) evaluation
- Nasal and airway pathology screening
- Custom positional therapy, oral appliances, or targeted ENT coordination
Protecting Lung & Bronchial Health
Long-term chronic snoring is associated with decreased nocturnal oxygen levels and respiratory symptoms like chronic bronchitis. Diagnostic screening helps rule out progressive airway collapse.
Sleep-Related Hypoxemia
Sleep-related hypoxemia occurs when blood oxygen levels drop significantly during sleep without formal apneas, often observed in patients with COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, or neuromuscular weakness.
- Overnight pulse oximetry monitoring
- Nocturnal oxygen supplementation therapy
- Non-invasive ventilation (NIV / BiPAP) evaluation
- Integration with COPD and Asthma Chronic Care Management
Automated O2 Syncing
Our 100Plus cellular oximeters transmit nightly oxygen trend data directly to our clinical portal, allowing proactive oxygen adjustment before fatigue or cardiac stress sets in.
Are You At Risk for a Sleep Disorder?
Answer 4 quick screening questions to evaluate your need for a diagnostic sleep study or pulmonary evaluation.
1. Do you snore loudly or gasp for air while sleeping?
2. How often do you feel excessively sleepy or tired during daytime activities?
3. Has anyone observed you stop breathing or hold your breath during sleep?
4. Do you have High Blood Pressure, Heart Conditions, or COPD/Asthma?
High Sleep Apnea / Risk Probability
Your responses indicate a strong likelihood of sleep-disordered breathing or nocturnal oxygen disruption. Scheduling an evaluation with an Austin Pulmonary specialist for Home Sleep Testing (HST) is highly recommended.
Request Your Sleep ConsultationThe Austin Pulmonary 5-Step Sleep Journey
From diagnostic sleep testing to continuous home CPAP tracking, explore our interactive flip book to see how we partner with you.
Your Sleep Health Journey
Personalized pulmonary and sleep care designed to help you breathe better, sleep better, and feel better.
Initial Clinical Consultation & Symptoms Assessment
You meet with our board-certified sleep and pulmonary physicians at North Austin, South Austin, or Cedar Park for a physical airway assessment and review of medical history.
Key Highlights
- Comprehensive Airway Physical Exam
- 3 Convenient Austin Area Locations
- Personalized Sleep Health Roadmap
Assessment Complete
Your clinical baseline is established. Next, we select the ideal diagnostic testing method for your lifestyle.
Diagnostic Sleep Testing (HST or In-Lab)
Undergo convenient Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) in your own bed or detailed In-Lab Polysomnography (PSG) to record brain waves, airflow, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels.
Diagnostic Options
- At-Home Comfort Testing Kits
- Full In-Lab Sleep Study Facilities
- Real-time Oxygen & Pulse Metrics
Data Analyzed
Our sleep specialists review overnight metrics to pinpoint sleep apnea severity and oxygen drops.
Tailored Airway Therapy & Mask Fitting
If sleep apnea is diagnosed, we prescribe and fit advanced CPAP, BiPAP, or APAP devices, providing hands-on mask fitting and leak prevention training.
Therapy Fitting
- CPAP, BiPAP & APAP Prescriptions
- Custom Seal & Comfort Mask Fitting
- Leak Prevention & Acclimation Tips
Therapy Initiated
Equipped with the right mask and pressure calibration, your restful sleep recovery begins night one.
Cellular Remote Data Monitoring & Titration
Your device automatically transmits nightly pressure and oxygen readings to our portal. Our clinical team adjusts pressure settings remotely to maximize comfort.
Smart Monitoring
- Automated Cellular Nightly Sync
- Remote Pressure Titration Adjustments
- Proactive Leak & AHI Detection
Optimal Comfort Achieved
Seamless remote updates ensure you receive optimal therapeutic pressure without extra office visits.
Continuous Care & PCP Syncing
We coordinate regular check-ins, supply replacements, and sync reports with your primary care provider for comprehensive long-term health alignment.
Ongoing Partnership
- Automatic Mask & Filter Replacements
- Primary Care Report Synchronization
- Long-term Sleep Wellness Reviews
Lifelong Sleep Vitality
Congratulations! You have completed the 5-step roadmap to restored energy and long-term sleep health.
Initial Clinical Consultation & Symptoms Assessment
You meet with our board-certified sleep and pulmonary physicians at North Austin, South Austin, or Cedar Park for a physical airway assessment and review of medical history.
Diagnostic Sleep Testing (HST or In-Lab)
Undergo convenient Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) in your own bed or detailed In-Lab Polysomnography (PSG) to record brain waves, airflow, heart rate, and blood oxygen levels.
Tailored Airway Therapy & Mask Fitting
If sleep apnea is diagnosed, we prescribe and fit advanced CPAP, BiPAP, or APAP devices, providing hands-on mask fitting and leak prevention training.
Cellular Remote Data Monitoring & Titration
Your device automatically transmits nightly pressure and oxygen readings to our portal. Our clinical team adjusts pressure settings remotely to maximize comfort.
Continuous Care & PCP Syncing
We coordinate regular check-ins, supply replacements, and sync reports with your primary care provider for comprehensive long-term health alignment.
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Continuous Overnight Oxygen & CPAP Tracking
Through our 100Plus Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) integration, we monitor your nocturnal oxygen saturation and therapy adherence in real-time. No Wi-Fi or smartphone required—devices sync seamlessly out of the box.
Sleep Disorders FAQ
Find fast answers regarding sleep testing, Medicare CPAP coverage, home studies, and narcolepsy care.
A Home Sleep Apnea Test (HSAT) is a compact device you wear in your own bed to measure breathing, oxygen, and heart rate. It is ideal for evaluating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
An In-Lab Polysomnography (PSG) takes place at our sleep laboratory and measures brain waves, eye movements, and leg movements. It is required for diagnosing complex sleep disorders such as Narcolepsy, Central Sleep Apnea, or severe insomnia.
While CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is the gold standard and most effective treatment for moderate-to-severe sleep apnea, it is not the only option.
Depending on your diagnosis, alternative treatments include oral repositioning appliances, positional therapy, lifestyle/weight management, or specialized upper-airway procedures.
Narcolepsy management requires specialized diagnostic testing—including an overnight sleep study followed by a Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) the following day.
Our pulmonologists craft tailored regimens combining targeted wake-promoting medications, scheduled nap strategies, and nocturnal sleep optimization to restore control over daytime drowsiness.
Yes. Medicare, Texas Medicaid, and most private insurance plans cover diagnostic sleep testing and CPAP therapy when ordered by board-certified physicians.
Our patient navigation team handles insurance verification, pre-authorizations, and equipment setup to minimize out-of-pocket friction.
No Wi-Fi or smartphone is required! The 100Plus Remote Patient Monitoring devices utilize built-in cellular connectivity.
They work right out of the box with pre-installed batteries, automatically syncing your sleep oxygen readings directly to your Austin Pulmonary doctor.