Rest Well with Sleep Care from Collin County ENT
Getting proper sleep is essential, but approximately 18 million Americans experience obstructive sleep apnea, which can cause excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue, memory loss and lack of concentration.
If you are concerned you or a loved one is dealing with untreated sleep apnea, Collin County ENT can help. We will perform a home sleep study to ensure an accurate diagnosis and find the best.
Sleep Apnea Symptoms
- Snoring
- Gasping for air while sleeping
- Insomnia
- Sleepiness during the day
- Headache after waking up
- Dry mouth after sleeping
What To Expect with a Sleep Study
An in-home sleep study is one of the most convenient ways to diagnose sleep apnea. During the study, you’ll wear monitors, including a finger, wrist or chest sensor, that track your oxygen levels and breathing patterns while you sleep.
Treating Sleep Apnea
CPAP Therapy
The most common solution for sleep apnea is continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, which delivers air pressure through a mask. The goal is to keep your upper airway passages open to prevent sleep apnea and snoring.
Oral Appliance
This option moves your lower jaw forward to keep the airway passages open or hold the tongue in place to prevent it from falling backward and blocking the airway.
Inspire Therapy
Inspire is an implantable device, similar to a pacemaker, that delivers mild stimulation to the nerve that controls the movement of the tongue and airway muscles, keeping the airway open and preventing OSA.
Rest Easy with Our Support
Our team at Collin County ENT will work with you to determine which treatment options are best for your sleep apnea. Your care will be fully customized to allow you to sleep well. Call us today to schedule an appointment or book an appointment with our online scheduling.
How To Encourage a Friend To Get a Hearing Test
Bringing up hearing concerns with a friend can feel delicate. Many adults deny early hearing issues due to fears about aging or embarrassment.Using a supportive, coaching‑style approach can make the conversation easier and more effective.
Choose the Right Moment and Mindset
Pick a relaxed, private time to talk and approach the conversation with calm concern rather than frustration. Expect some initial resistance and stay patient. A positive, solution‑focused mindset—common in coaching—helps keep the discussion constructive.
Lead with Empathy and ‘I’ Statements
Gently share what you’ve noticed using non-blaming language, such as: ‘I’ve noticed you sometimes miss parts of conversations and I care about you.’ This reduces defensiveness and opens the door to honest dialogue. Listen actively, validate their feelings and acknowledge that this topic can be emotional.
Normalize Hearing Care and Highlight Benefits
Frame a hearing test as a routine health step—no different from an eye exam. Emphasize benefits like easier conversations, staying connected and protecting brain health, since untreated hearing loss is linked to isolation and cognitive decline.1 Connect the test to improving moments they value, such as hearing loved ones clearly.
Offer Support Without Pressure
Assure them you’re there to help, whether that means researching an audiologist or joining them for the appointment. Allow them to choose the pace—people act more readily when they feel supported rather than pushed. A collaborative tone keeps the door open even if they’re not ready right away.
By approaching the topic with empathy and encouragement, you help your friend feel safe—not judged. Over time, they may view a hearing test as an empowering act of self-care. Your support could be the catalyst that leads them toward better hearing and a more connected life.
2 National Council on Aging. How to Talk about Hearing Loss: Signs, Tips, and How to Encourage Treatment. https://www.ncoa.org/article/how-to-talk-about-hearing-loss/
Lack of Sleep May Increase ADHD Symptoms
Some adults with ADHD report having a lower quality of life—and new research shows that this may be the result of insomnia.
Research led by the University of Southampton and the Netherlands Institute of Neuroscience found a link between insomnia and reduced well-being in people with ADHD. They found that poor sleep may worsen attention and emotional issues, and vice versa.
What The Research Found
The study analyzed data from the Netherlands Sleep Registry, an online survey with more than ten thousand adult participants.
Researchers studied responses from 1,364 participants who had answered questions about ADHD traits, sleep disturbances, circadian factors, depression and quality of life.1 They found that:
- One in four people with ADHD reported having a sleep disorder, with insomnia being the most common of these.Â
- ADHD traits were associated with more severe depression, worse insomnia and lower sleep quality.Â
- ADHD and insomnia severity both predicted a lower quality of life, with further study indicating that insomnia may be the link between the two.Â
We’ll Help You Rest Well
If you struggle to get a good night’s sleep, our team at Collin County ENT is here to help. We can provide sleep testing to determine if you are experiencing an underlying condition, such as obstructive sleep apnea. Call us at (972) 928-0043 to schedule an appointment with our sleep specialists today to get started with a personalized plan of care.
1 ScienceDaily. (2025, July 16). Can’t sleep, can’t focus, can’t thrive? ADHD and insomnia may be a vicious cycle. ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250716000843.html