About Us
We are a comprehensive sleep medicine facility located in Austin, Texas dedicated to caring for those with sleep disorders. Read More »
Our Doctor
Ashwin Gowda, MD is board certified in Sleep Medicine and Psychiatry. He has been providing care to those with sleep disorders in Austin for the past 5 years. His education includes a one year medical internship at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, a three year residency in psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota followed by a one year fellowship in sleep medicine at Stony Brook University Hospital in Long Island, New York. He is married with a child. He enjoys traveling, biking and reading. Read More »
Sleep Disorders
There are over a 100 sleep disorders. The most commonly treated at the center are obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and narcolepsy.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
This is a condition that occurs in sleep and is characterized by repetitive episodes of obstruction to air flow into the lungs. The level of obstruction is usually at the level of the soft palate, however the obstruction can be at different levels in the throat.
The oropharynx is the principle site of obstruction in the upper airway, in people with obstruction sleep apnea syndrome. The soft palate can be enlarged, thickened, and elongated. The uvula can be swollen. The base of the tongue can protrude backwards and block the airway. The posterior pharyngeal lining can go into folds of redundant tissue. The pillars of fauces may be prominent and close to the midline. The tonsils can also be enlarged causing obstruction to airflow. Read More »
1221 W. Ben White Blvd | Suite A-100
Austin, TX 78704 | (512)440-5757
FAQ's
Common questions about Sleep Medicine. Read More »
News
Who Should Have Surgery For Sleep Apnea?
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Even as more and more people in the United States are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), there remains a disconnect as to who can benefit from corrective surgery. Read More »
Get An ENT To The White House: Experts Discuss Presidential Struggles With Otola..
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Even as John McCain and Barack Obama face the wear and tear of the campaign trail, the men who preceded them in the White House might warn of the various ear, nose, and throat ailments that plagued their terms in office. Read More »
Diagnosis Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Home Sleep Test Deemed Reliablem
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
A small, portable device used for the home diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea has been deemed very reliable, according to new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, in Chicago, IL. Read More »