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YOUR KEY WEST SLEEP CENTER

Entrust a good night’s rest with the sleep experts at Island ENT. We are the the only sleep lab in the mid- to lower-Keys. We treat all adult sleep disorders including sleep-disorder breathing (snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea), movement disorders (restless leg syndrome), insomnias, and excessive daytime sleepiness.

SLEEP AND SLEEP RELATED DISORDERS

An estimated one in five Americans have some degree of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a serious health condition characterized by repeated stopping or slowing of breathing due to airway collapse. This can occur hundreds of times while you sleep, reducing your quality of sleep and making you feel tired during the day. Untreated OSA can contribute to high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, workplace or motor vehicle accidents, and significant loss of productivity.

Medical and surgical options are available for the management of snoring and OSA. Medical options include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment, oral appliance therapy, positional therapy, and weight loss. Treatment effectiveness depends on how long and how consistently you follow your doctor’s plan.

Sleep Study
Sleep disorders are categorized as:
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
  • Central Sleep Apnea
  • Mixed Sleep Apnea
  • Hypersomnia (Daytime Sleepiness)
  • REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
  • Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
  • Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
  • Shift Work Sleep Disorder
  • Narcolepsy

Sleep disorders in general, and OSA in particular, is difficult to diagnose without a sleep test.

Most individuals do not know that OSA is found as a possible underlying cause in new onset atrial fibrillation or other cardiac arrythmias, hypertension, depression, and many other chronic conditions. Therefore, obtaining a diagnosis through testing and treating the OSA can dramatically improve the overall sleep, as well as other medical conditions for which patients are being treated.

Sleep and Snoring Issues

Snoring can also be a sign of a more serious problem, known as obstructive sleep apnea. With sleep apnea, the relaxed muscles at the back of the throat causes the throat to close, which stops breathing, typically from 20 seconds to up to three minutes.

Most sleep apnea sufferers experience this cycle of snoring, apnea and awakening hundreds or more times a night. Sleep apnea has a higher incidence men age over the age of 40 and older, people with a family history of sleep apnea and in postmenopausal women.
If you suffer from debilitating snoring or think you may have sleep apnea, please contact our office and schedule an appointment with one of our professionals.

Patient Testimonials

"Had a great experience with everyone from the secretary to the doctors to my stay for the sleep study. The office is fast and extremely helpful. And now I am able to sleep easy. And I learned so much about my problem. No other doctor has ever took the time to explain why I need what I need. And I had one of the best nights sleeps at their health spa. Now I can finally enjoy the same sleep at home. Thank you."
I was in [extreme] pain in my left ear on Friday. The receptionist said she would call me back to see if she had an opening. She called me back in less then 30 minutes and by the way was the sweetest woman, told me to come at 10:30! Dr. Carabin knows her stuff she got me fixed up in no time and I am looking forward to my follow up appointment! Also they didn't take the insurance I had and it was cheaper then the other ENT who took my insurance😳Weird! Super grateful👂👍🏼
This place is great as is the staff, physicians assistants and doctor. Not sure what the other two reviewers are talking about Island ENT is great.
Dr. Carabin is a Dr. that goes above and beyond for the welfare of her patients! I have been seeing her for about 5 years now and if there is something that she is not equipped to handle she will find someone for you that can. Then she will double check to make sure you are taken care of. Her staff is wonderful. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
I should have posted this year's ago. Dr. Carabin and her staff saved my live. I don't say this lightly as a Disabled Vet. I stopped breathing 187 times during the test. I have only been without it 2 times. That was because I was traveling and forgot the power cord.
Since I was a kid, I've had plenty of problems with my ear and because of that, I met tons of doctors, good ones and bad ones! [...] One of my Doctors: Dr. Ioana Carabin, MD,PA. She treated me over the years, and I can say with confidence, I am now trusting her 100%. She is an extremely good doctor and specialist! I can only say good things about her and her team. She is so responsible, caring, dedicated, and her knowledge goes beyond! [...]
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