Snoring​

Snoring is more than a nighttime nuisance. It can be a red flag for underlying sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Snoring occurs when airflow is partially blocked during sleep, causing vibrations in the soft tissues of the throat.

 

 When to See a Sleep Specialist

 

• Snoring is loud and persistent

• You wake up gasping or choking

• Your partner notices pauses in your breathing

 

The doctors at Sleep Life Med Hawaii, Orange County & Long Beach, California offer advanced evaluation tools to determine whether your snoring is harmless or a sign of something more serious.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

 

OSA is a common but underdiagnosed condition where the airway repeatedly collapses during sleep, causing breathing to stop and start. This leads to poor-quality sleep, morning fatigue, and long-term health risks like high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease.

 

 Symptoms of OSA Include:

 

• Loud snoring

• Daytime fatigue or sleepiness

• Morning headaches

• Difficulty concentrating

• Waking up frequently at night

 

 

Our team specializes in both CPAP and non-CPAP therapies—including dental devices and positional therapy—to customize your treatment based on your lifestyle and comfort.

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Interested in the hypoglossal nerve stimulator, Inspire? Dr. Valerie Cacho is highly trained in the management of Inspire therapy and works with local Inspire trained surgeons in Orange County & Long Beach, California. To learn more watch below.​​​

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Home Sleep Testing

 

 

Don’t want to spend the night in a lab? You don’t have to. We offer FDA-approved home sleep apnea testing for adults in Hawaii and Orange County & Long Beach, California.

 

 How It Works:

 

1. Pick up a compact sleep monitor from our office

2. Wear it for 1 nights following simple instructions

3. Results are reviewed by a board-certified sleep doctor

4. A personalized treatment plan is created for you

 

 

Fast, convenient, and accurate—so you can get the answers you need from the comfort of your home.

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How to use your your home sleep apnea monitor:​​

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Insomnia

 

 

Tired but wired? Can’t fall asleep—or stay asleep—even when you’re exhausted? You may be dealing with chronic insomnia. This condition affects millions and is especially common during life transitions, stress, or hormonal changes.

 

 Root Causes We Address:

 

• Stress and anxiety

• Hormonal shifts (e.g., perimenopause, menopause)

• Poor sleep habits

• Unrecognized medical issues (like restless legs or sleep apnea)

 

 

Dr. Valerie Cacho, an insomnia specialist, uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)—the gold-standard treatment—alongside holistic tools like light therapy, mindfulness, and clinical hypnotherapy for patients in Hawaii, Orange County & Long Beach, California.