SLEEP DOCTOR & SLEEP APNEA SPECIALIST IN TORRANCE, CA
Learn How Our Sleep Doctor Treats Your Sleep Symptoms
Waking up exhausted, snoring that's getting worse, a partner who says you stop breathing, your airway needs an evaluation, not a new routine.
When Snoring Becomes a Medical Issue
Not all snoring is sleep apnea, but sleep apnea almost always causes snoring. Untreated, it raises the risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and chronic daytime fatigue.
Likely just snoring:
- Occasionally, only when congested or after alcohol
- Partner notices, but you feel rested
- No gasping or breathing pauses
Warrants an evaluation:
- Snoring most nights, regardless of position
- Waking unrested despite enough sleep
- Witnessed pauses in breathing
- Morning headaches or a very dry mouth
- Unexpectedly falling asleep during the day
If someone who sleeps with you has mentioned your breathing, take it seriously. You're asleep. They're watching. Their observation is often the most reliable early warning sign.
Conditions We Treat
What We See and Treat at Breathe Clear
As an ENT practice, we treat airway-driven sleep conditions, the structural causes of disrupted breathing during sleep.
Obstructive sleep apnea
Chronic snoring
Upper airway resistance
Enlarged tonsils & adenoids
Nasal obstruction & sleep
Soft palate issues
Tongue-based obstruction
Sleep apnea in children
First Appointment
How Dr. Davis and His Team Evaluate Sleep Apnea
Diagnosis starts with an airway evaluation, not a sleep lab. Dr. Davis and his team examine the anatomy causing the obstruction, which includes a small scope gently placed in the nose, then order a home sleep study. No sleep lab required. You sleep in your own bed. Results are accurate and typically available within a week or so.
Step 1: History reviewSymptoms, sleep habits, partner observations
Step 2: Airway scope examTonsils, tongue, soft palate, and throat width
Step 3: Home sleep testDevice provided, used in your own bed
Step 4: Results & planDiagnosis confirmed, options discussed
No sleep lab required. You sleep in your own bed. Results are accurate and typically available within a few days.
Treatment Options
Treatment Matched To What's Causing The Problem
No cookie-cutter solution fits everyone with sleep apnea. The treatment depends on severity, anatomy, and patient preference. For simple snoring, nasal sprays, sinus rinse and Breathe Right strips may do the trick. For those with snoring or mild apnea, minimally invasive in-office treatments can help reduce or solve the problem. We sometimes refer patients to a dentist to fabricate a dental appliance that can eliminate mild or even moderate sleep apnea. Continuous or automatic positive airway pressure (CPAP or APAP) is a solution for patients with moderate or severe sleep apnea. Newer surgical techniques such as Genio hypoglossal nerve stimulation can provide a durable solution that eliminates the need for CPAP or APAP.
Sleep Apnea in Children Looks Different
Children rarely show obvious tiredness. Watch for hyperactivity, attention problems, and behavioral changes, often mistaken for other conditions.
- Loud snoring or mouth breathing during sleep
- Restless sleep or unusual positions
- Hyperactivity or difficulty concentrating
- Bedwetting in a previously trained child
What Makes Us Different
Home sleep test
Sleep in your own bed. Results within days, not weeks.
Airway exam at the first visit
Dr. Davis finds the anatomical cause before recommending anything.
In-office procedures available
Pillar and turbinate reduction done here, often in the same session as evaluation.
Allergy + sleep in one practice
Nasal congestion worsens sleep apnea. Treating the allergy often improves sleep without any additional procedure.
Patient Reviews
What Our Patients Say
The upbeat office atmosphere and professionalism is exceptional.
From the front office to their doctors, this office has set the bar — quick response time, easy to get an appointment, and I always feel welcomed when I go in.
Dr. Davis and his team are professional, competent, and thorough.
Things Patients Want To Know
Do I need a sleep study in a lab?
No. We provide a home sleep testing device that you use in your own bed. The results are medically accurate and typically available within a few days. Home testing is appropriate for the majority of patients being evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea. In rare cases where a home test is inconclusive or a more complex sleep disorder is suspected, we would discuss next steps.
How do I know if I have sleep apnea?
The most reliable signs are loud nightly snoring, witnessed pauses in breathing, gasping awake, and waking unrested despite a full night's sleep. Morning headaches, dry mouth, and unexpected daytime sleepiness are also common. A home sleep test gives you a definitive answer, usually within a few days.
What's the difference between a sleep doctor and an ENT for sleep?
Most sleep specialists diagnose sleep apnea and manage it with CPAP. As an ENT practice, we also examine and treat the airway anatomy causing the obstruction — the nose, soft palate, tonsils, and tongue. That means more options, including procedures that address the underlying problem rather than just managing it.
Is CPAP the only treatment for sleep apnea?
No. CPAP works well for many patients, but it's not the only option. Depending on what's causing the obstruction, alternatives include in-office procedures like the Pillar procedure and turbinate reduction, as well as surgical options such as UPPP. Dr. Davis matches the treatment to your anatomy and the severity of your apnea.
Can treating allergies improve my sleep?
Yes, often significantly. Nasal congestion from allergies narrows the airway and makes both snoring and sleep apnea worse. Because we handle allergy and ENT care in one practice, we can treat the congestion and the airway together — sometimes that alone is enough.
Why sleep problems are different in the South Bay
South Bay Allergy Season Calendar
The South Bay's marine layer keeps humidity high year-round, promoting the nasal congestion and mucosal swelling that narrows the airway during sleep. A partially blocked nose during the day becomes significantly more obstructed lying down. Many patients snoring here are doing so primarily because of nasal congestion, a condition that can be treated without any procedure.
Extended allergy seasons, running January through November in Torrance, mean allergen-driven swelling is present most of the year. For patients already predisposed to sleep apnea, this is a meaningful amplifier. If your snoring or sleep quality worsens during pollen season or Santa Ana wind events, that connection is worth exploring.
Santa Ana winds, each fall, trigger acute sinus flares in patients with existing inflammation. Symptoms spiking in October or November without a clear cause? This is a common reason.
Visit Our Sleep Clinic
See what makes Breathe Clear Institute one of the most reputable ear, nose, and throat clinics in the South Bay.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Ready for Some Relief?
Accepting new patients throughout Torrance and the South Bay. No referral required.