Fairway Medical

we take your sleep apnea seriously.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) -- also called obstructive sleep apnea syndrome -- occurs when there are repeated episodes of complete or partial blockage of the upper airway during sleep. During a sleep apnea episode, the diaphragm and chest muscles work harder to open the obstructed airway and pull air into the lungs. Breathing usually resumes with a loud gasp, snort, or body jerk. These episodes can interfere with sound sleep. They can also reduce the flow of oxygen to vital organs and cause irregular heart rhythms.

What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Apnea literally means "cessation of breath." If you have sleep apnea, your breath can become very shallow or you may even stop breathing while you are asleep. This state of not breathing can occur up to hundreds of times a night in some people.

are you serious about it?

Sleep apnea is a significant health problem and, when left untreated, affects many serious chronic conditions including drug-resistant hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes. The good news is that treating sleep apnea has been shown to improve patients’ quality of life and may help improve glucose control, lower blood pressure, and improve heart health. Talk to your doctor if your lack of sleep is affecting your lifestyle, especially if you suffer from any of these conditions.

You have sleep apnea. Now what?

The good news starts here. Fairway is the best choice because we work directly with physician’s offices. Once we hear from them, we’ll call you to explain your insurance coverage and go over any out-of-pocket costs with you. We’ll also set an appointment for you with our respiratory therapist. We like to see you at our office – it’s a safe, quiet, private learning environment where our therapist will answer your questions and show you how to use your new equipment. Plus, we have a huge inventory of masks – you can try on as many as you like! Once we have a winner, we custom-fit to make it perfect for you. Most patients need just one appointment. After that, we mail refill supplies directly to your home.

You will leave our office with everything you need for a good night’s sleep.

The mask fit is essential for effective sleep therapy

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The mask fitting is one of the most important steps in treating your sleep apnea. We carry over 50 styles and sizes of latest brands to make sure each patient leaves with the right mask. The new masks are comfortable, lightweight and designed for minimal coverage. Each individual adapts to their therapy differently and there are various contributing factors which determine your fit. Our therapist will recommend which type fits you best.

patient care sets us apart.

Fairway Medical has been Arizona's most respected dependable medical equipment provider since 2010. Fairway Medical provides outstanding care for all people, regardless of age or medical condition. Our experienced staff provides a wealth of services and is extremely friendly and compassionate. We not only support patients, but we also support families and friends. With one call to Fairway Medical, your medical equipment worries will disappear. We can alleviate your stress and ensure that you or your loved one receives exceptional medical equipment. We are located in Tempe, near Sky Harbor Airport.

At Fairway, you will never struggle with one of those awful automated phone systems. A live operator answers your call 24/7. If there’s a problem, our team will solve it.

There’s nothing for you to remember. When it’s time for new supplies, we’ll reach out to you to take your order.
We keep your doctor updated. Your physician will hear from us as soon as you are set up with your equipment.
If there’s an emergency, we’re here for you. Call us 480-347-9190. We’ll find out what you need and get it to you.

THE Epworth Sleepiness Scale

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is widely used in the field of sleep medicine as a subjective measure of a patient's sleepiness. The test is a list of eight situations in which you rate your tendency to become sleepy on a scale of 0, no chance of dozing, to 3, high chance of dozing. When you finish the test, add up the values of your responses. Your total score is based on a scale of 0 to 24. The scale estimates whether you are experiencing excessive sleepiness that possibly requires medical attention. How Sleepy Are You? How likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations? You should rate your chances of dozing off, not just feeling tired. Even if you have not done some of these things recently try to determine how they would have affected you. For each situation, decide whether or not you would