Snoring & Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea & Airway Care in Austin, TX

Capital ENT manages the complete sleep apnea care process in-house — from home sleep studies and advanced in-office diagnostics to surgical treatments including Inspire. No outside referrals needed.

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ENT Sleep Specialists

Complete Sleep Apnea Care — Managed In-House

Sleep apnea is one of the most under-diagnosed conditions in America — and one of the most treatable. At Capital ENT, we've built a comprehensive program for the evaluation and treatment of sleep apnea that keeps the entire process under one roof, so you get answers faster and treatment sooner.

Our board-certified ENT surgeons manage sleep studies, advanced airway diagnostics, surgical correction, and long-term follow-up at all four Central Texas locations.

Home sleep studies managed entirely in-house — no outside referral
In-office CT scanning to visualize the upper airway in 3D
In-office endoscopy and DISE (Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy)
Nasal surgery, palate procedures, and Inspire implant
GLP-1 weight management available in the office

Most Common Concern

Sleep Apnea — A Serious Condition That Can Be Treated

Sleep apnea occurs when your breathing repeatedly stops during sleep — sometimes 30 or more times per hour. Left untreated, it significantly raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes.

Many patients don't even know they have it. A simple home sleep study can confirm the diagnosis quickly, and our specialists offer the full spectrum of both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.

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What We Treat

Common Sleep & Breathing Disorders

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

OSA is the most common form of sleep apnea, occurring when throat muscles relax and block the airway during sleep. It affects an estimated 30 million Americans and is significantly under-diagnosed. Symptoms include loud snoring, gasping at night, morning headaches, and chronic daytime fatigue. We offer comprehensive in-house diagnosis and a full range of treatments tailored to your anatomy and severity.

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Snoring

Loud, persistent snoring disrupts sleep for both you and your partner — and is frequently a warning sign of sleep apnea. We identify the anatomical source of snoring and offer a range of treatments from minimally invasive injection snoreplasty (in-office, no downtime) to surgical correction of the palate and nasal passages.

Snoring Treatment Options

Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS)

UARS is a milder form of sleep-disordered breathing where partial airway narrowing causes fragmented sleep without the classic oxygen drops seen in full OSA. Patients often experience chronic fatigue, morning headaches, and unrefreshing sleep despite sleeping adequate hours. UARS is frequently missed by primary care physicians but is reliably diagnosable and treatable by ENT specialists.

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Sleep Apnea Screening

Could You Have Sleep Apnea?

Answer these 8 questions to find out if you may be at risk. This validated screening tool is used by sleep specialists worldwide.

S — Snoring

Do you snore loudly (loud enough to be heard through closed doors)?

T — Tired

Do you often feel tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the daytime?

O — Observed

Has anyone observed you stop breathing or gasping during sleep?

P — Pressure

Do you have or are you being treated for high blood pressure?

B — BMI

Enter your height and weight to check your BMI.

Height

ft in

Weight

lbs

A — Age

Are you over 50 years old?

N — Neck

Is your neck thick or large? (Collar 17"+)

G — Gender

Are you male?

Based on the STOP-BANG questionnaire (Chung F, et al. Anesthesiology, 2008). This screening tool is not a diagnosis — only a sleep study can confirm sleep apnea.

Our Diagnostic Process

Advanced In-Office Diagnostics

Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment. We use a suite of in-house tools to evaluate your airway, identify the exact source of obstruction, and design the most targeted treatment plan.

Home Sleep Study (HST)

We manage home sleep testing entirely in-house. You wear a small monitoring device overnight in your own bed. Our physicians personally review and interpret results — no outside sleep lab referral needed. Most insurance plans cover HST when indicated.

In-House Management

In-Office CT Scan

Our in-office CT scanner provides detailed 3D imaging of the upper airway — nasal passages, sinuses, soft palate, and throat. This allows us to pinpoint exactly where obstruction occurs and plan the most targeted surgical correction before we ever enter the operating room.

Same-Visit Imaging

In-Office Endoscopy

Using a thin, flexible fiber optic scope, we examine the nasal passages and throat in real time. This painless in-office procedure provides immediate visual insight into nasal obstruction, enlarged turbinates, and throat anatomy contributing to sleep-disordered breathing.

Painless & In-Office

DISE (Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy)

DISE is a specialized procedure in which the patient is briefly sedated to mimic sleep while the physician views the airway with a flexible scope. We can see exactly where and how the airway collapses — information no CT or awake exam can provide. Essential for Inspire implant candidacy evaluation.

Advanced OSA Diagnostic

Treatment Options

Comprehensive Sleep Apnea Treatments

From minimally invasive in-office procedures to advanced surgical options, we tailor every treatment plan to your anatomy, OSA severity, and lifestyle goals.

Nasal Surgery for Sleep Apnea

Nasal obstruction is a primary contributor to both snoring and sleep apnea. Correcting a deviated septum, reducing turbinate size, or removing nasal polyps can dramatically improve airflow and reduce OSA severity — often without more invasive airway surgery. Many patients experience life-changing results from nasal correction alone.

Outpatient Procedure

Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation

Inspire is an FDA-approved implantable device for moderate-to-severe OSA patients who cannot tolerate CPAP. Implanted during a short outpatient procedure, it gently stimulates airway muscles at bedtime — activated by a small handheld remote — to keep the airway open during sleep. DISE evaluation is typically required to confirm candidacy.

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Surgical Snoring Treatments

For patients whose snoring requires surgical intervention, we offer uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), soft palate procedures, and other targeted surgeries. We also offer injection snoreplasty — a minimally invasive in-office injection that stiffens soft palate tissue to reduce vibration with little to no pain and no downtime.

Surgical & In-Office Options

CPAP Therapy

CPAP is the gold-standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. We help patients get diagnosed and started on CPAP, with ongoing support to optimize comfort and compliance — including mask fitting, pressure adjustment, and troubleshooting.

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CPAP Alternatives

For patients who cannot tolerate CPAP, we offer a full range of proven alternatives — including Inspire upper airway stimulation, oral appliance therapy, nasal surgery, and palatal procedures — tailored to your anatomy and OSA severity.

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At-Home Sleep Study

A convenient portable sleep monitoring device you wear at home for one to two nights to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea — no overnight lab stay required. Results are reviewed by your ENT provider within days.

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Now Available In-Office

GLP-1 Weight Management for Sleep Apnea

Excess weight is one of the most significant risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea. We now offer GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy as part of a comprehensive weight management approach — integrated directly with your sleep apnea care, right here in our office.

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Snoring Treatment

Is Your Snoring More Than Just Noise?

Snoring affects tens of millions of Americans and is often dismissed as a minor annoyance. But chronic, loud snoring — especially with gasping or pauses in breathing — is frequently the first visible sign of obstructive sleep apnea.

We evaluate the anatomical cause of snoring to determine the most effective treatment. Many patients are excellent candidates for quick, minimally invasive options with no downtime.

Injection snoreplasty — in-office procedure, minimal pain, no downtime
Surgical soft palate procedures for persistent or severe snoring
Nasal correction when obstruction is the primary contributing factor
Full sleep apnea screening included when snoring is chronic or loud

Snoring Facts

90M+

Americans Who Snore Regularly

50%

Of Habitual Snorers Have OSA

Snoring should always be evaluated — it's often more than just noise.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

A home sleep test (HST) uses a small portable monitoring device you wear overnight in your own bed. It measures breathing patterns, blood oxygen levels, heart rate, and body position while you sleep. Unlike a traditional in-lab study, an HST is comfortable and convenient. At Capital ENT, we manage the entire process — prescribing the device, providing setup instructions, and personally interpreting your results — so you never need to be referred to a separate sleep center.

No referral is required. You can schedule directly with us at any of our four Central Texas locations. If your primary care physician has already started a sleep evaluation or has concerns about your breathing, we're happy to coordinate care. Most insurance plans cover sleep apnea evaluations — contact our office and we'll verify your benefits prior to your visit.

Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) is a procedure in which you are briefly sedated to simulate the sleep state while your physician views the airway with a thin flexible scope. It reveals exactly where and how your airway collapses — information that no CT scan or awake exam can provide. DISE is typically recommended for patients considering Inspire implant, those pursuing complex airway surgery, and patients who have failed or cannot tolerate CPAP therapy.

Inspire is an FDA-approved implantable device that treats moderate-to-severe OSA without a mask or hose. A small device is placed under the skin during a short outpatient procedure. At bedtime, you activate it with a handheld remote — it gently stimulates the hypoglossal nerve to keep your airway open while you sleep. Inspire is approved for adults with moderate-to-severe OSA who cannot achieve adequate benefit from CPAP. A DISE evaluation is required to confirm candidacy. Most insurance plans, including Medicare, cover Inspire when criteria are met.

Yes — meaningful weight loss from GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy can significantly reduce OSA severity in overweight patients. Research has shown reductions in the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of 50% or more in some patients with weight-related sleep apnea. Capital ENT now offers GLP-1 therapy directly in our office, integrated with your sleep apnea care plan. Combining medical weight management with targeted surgical or procedural treatment often produces the best long-term outcomes.

Reviewed by Dr. Zachary Wassmuth, Board-Certified Otolaryngologist

Ready to Finally Sleep Better?

Our ENT specialists are ready to help — with in-house diagnostics and the full spectrum of treatment options. Same-day and next-day appointments are often available.

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