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Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Is Your Snoring a Sign of Something More? Home Sleep Testing in Fort Lauderdale

Do you wake up feeling exhausted despite spending eight hours in bed? Chronic fatigue, loud snoring, and waking up gasping for air are classic obstructive sleep apnea symptoms that deserve immediate medical attention.
At Pulmonary and Sleep Consultants, our pulmonary and sleep clinic in Fort Lauderdale specializes in helping South Florida residents identify hidden sleep disorders. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious medical condition where breathing repeatedly stops throughout the night, starving your body of essential oxygen.
To make diagnosis as easy as possible, we offer convenient home sleep testing directly from our Fort Lauderdale office. You don’t have to spend a night in an unfamiliar lab—you can gather accurate data in the comfort of your own bed.
Don’t wait for health complications to arise. Connect with a trusted sleep specialist in Fort Lauderdale today by calling 954-906-6000 or filling out our Online Appointment Form.

Common Symptoms to Watch For

Symptom Description
Loud Snoring Often interrupted by gasping or choking sounds.
Daytime Sleepiness Feeling exhausted even after a full night’s “sleep.”
Morning Headaches Caused by low oxygen and high carbon dioxide levels overnight.
Dry Mouth Often due to mouth breathing or the physical effort to get air.
Early sleep apnea screening is the single most effective way to intercept these health risks and reclaim your daytime energy.

Are You at Risk? Take the STOP-Bang Sleep Apnea Assessment

The STOP-Bang questionnaire is a globally validated, highly accurate screening tool used by medical professionals to determine your risk of having obstructive sleep apnea.Take two minutes to complete our secure questionnaire below. Your results will automatically calculate to indicate if you are at a low, intermediate, or high risk.

Stop Bang

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Snore: Do you snore loudly (louder than talking or heard through closed doors)?*
Tired: Do you often feel tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the daytime?*
Observed: Has anyone observed you stop breathing during sleep?*
Pressure: Do you have or are you treated for high blood pressure?*
BMI: Is your Body Mass Index (BMI) more than 35 kg/m²?*
Age: Are you older than 50?*
Neck: Is your shirt collar or neck circumference > 16" (F) or 17" (M)?*
Gender: Are you a male?*
This questionnaire is provided for educational purposes only. The STOP-Bang questionnaire is owned by Dr. Frances Chung and UHN.


Getting Your Home Sleep Study From Our Fort Lauderdale Office

If your STOP-Bang test indicates an intermediate or high risk for OSA, our board-certified physicians will guide you through our streamlined, patient-friendly diagnostic process:
  • Fast Consultation

We review your medical history and respiratory health at our Fort Lauderdale clinic to ensure you are a candidate for a home test.

  • Grab Your Device

Pick up your compact, easy-to-use home sleep testing kit directly from our office. Our staff will walk you through exactly how to wear it.

  • Sleep in Your Own Bed

Wear the device for just one night in your own home. It will safely measure your oxygen levels, breathing patterns, and heart rate while you sleep.

  • Drop-Off & Expert Review

Return the kit to our office the next day. Our sleep specialists will analyze your data and design a customized treatment plan to help you breathe easier.


Breathe Easier. Sleep Better. Take Control of Your Health Today.

An accurate diagnosis is the first step toward life-changing sleep apnea treatments. If you are ready to safeguard your heart health and end chronic daytime fatigue, partner with the leading choice for sleep apnea testing in Broward County.

The Path Forward

The good news is that OSA is highly treatable. Modern solutions include:

  • CPAP/BiPAP Therapy: A machine that uses gentle air pressure to keep your airway open.
  • Oral Appliances: Custom-fitted dental appliance worn at night that physically shifts your lower jaw slightly forward to keep your tongue and soft tissues from collapsing and blocking your airway.
  • Zepbound: Zepbound is a once-weekly injectable medication (tirzepatide) that mimics two natural hormones to help you feel full faster and stay full longer.
  • Inspire Device: FDA-approved “mask-free” implant that acts like a pacemaker for your airway, delivering gentle pulses to your hypoglossal nerve to keep your tongue from blocking your breathing while you sleep.
  • Genio Device: Lead-free, battery-free neurostimulator that is surgically placed under the chin to stimulate the tongue muscles, keeping the airway open during sleep through an external, wearable patch that powers the implant wirelessly.
  • Lifestyle Changes: Weight management and side-sleeping positions.

*Note: Zepbound may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control.

Schedule Your Consultation

Schedule an appointment with our elite Fort Lauderdale pulmonologists and sleep specialists to receive expert care. Our facility combines advanced diagnostic technology, personalized treatment plans, and compassionate care to directly improve your quality of life.


📞 Call Now: 954-906-6000

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Contact Info

Pulmonary and Sleep Consultants
1001 S. Andrews Ave
Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Tel. 954-906-6000
Fax. 954-860-7650

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I was able to be seen and heard by this incredible doctor and his caring and attentive staff. I look forward to sleeping better - thanks to their care and attention.
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Cheerful and professional staff ! Excellent pulmonologist! So reassuring to be able to trust your specialist !
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I love Dr. Rajter. I have seen him on a few different issues (lungs & sleep) and each time my concerns are thoroughly addressed and I leave knowing the next steps. These days that’s rare.
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## Excellent Care and Great Results! I needed clearance for a surgery and I am so glad I found this place. It turns out I had sleep apnea and needed a CPAP machine. This is a great facility with good people. There is no BS here—just genuinely good care. Dr. Jean is a very nice man and truly helped me get better sleep. Because of this, I've been able to heal properly from my surgery and fully recover as I transition into my new lifestyle. Highly recommend!
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Awesome service and Dr.Rajter is so helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and he listen to your concerns. Plus the staff awesome service too. highly recommend.
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Wonderful doctor that takes the time to get your history and thoughtfully treats you. I am doing 100% better with his care and I highly recommend him.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’m incredibly grateful for the exceptional care provided by Dr. Rajter. His patience, compassion, and willingness to truly listen make all the difference. He takes the time to understand every concern, never rushes, and always makes you feel supported. Thank you, Dr. Rajter, for going above and beyond — from helping fill out applications to ensuring time off was approved, and for taking the extra steps to secure prior authorization for my medication. Your dedication and commitment to your patients’ well‑being are truly appreciated. I highly recommend Dr. Rajter for anyone looking for a doctor who genuinely cares.
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Dr Juliana rajter is amazing. So thorough answers all questions and so complete. Treats my spouses sleep apnea and asthma. Highly recommend!
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My mom is thrilled with Dr. Rajter. The office staff are wonderful, knowledgeable, patient and friendly. He is very patient and takes the time to explain things.
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