The good news is that most sleep disorders can be effectively treated. However, when left untreated, they can result in serious health risks and dangerous medical problems. Sleep disorders have been linked to conditions including:
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
- Impotence
- Respiratory failure
- Strokes
- Fatal heart attacks
The most common disorders include obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, narcolepsy, periodic limb movement disorder, restless legs syndrome, behaviorally-conditioned awakenings, sleepwalking, night terrors, bedwetting, and insomnia.
Sleep Lab
For patients requiring a sleep lab study, our program is located in a hotel-like setting with comfortable beds and private bathrooms. Following your overnight study, a light continental breakfast is served in the morning to help you get up and on with your day.
Sleep Results
A board certified pulmonary physician will read your test results, then forward them to you personal physician. Your physician will then be able to consult with you and recommend appropriate follow-up care and treatment options.
If needed, the lab can also refer you to physicians specializing in pulmonology, neurology, psychiatry, or dental/oral surgery.
Conditions
- Loud or irregular breathing during sleep
- Episodes of breath holding or apneas during sleep
- Gasping for air which causes awakening during sleep
- Unrefreshing sleep
- Drowsy driving
- Sleepiness while on the job
- Trouble concentrating
- Irritability and/or apathy
- Memory difficulties
- Uncomfortable leg sensations when trying to sleep
- Leg kicking during sleep
- Yelling or screaming during sleep
- Violent activity during sleep
Treatments
- Sleep evalutation
- Sleep lab and testing
- Polysomnogram or PSG (overnight study)
Resources
Are You Getting the Right Sleep?
Over 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, more than 60 percent of them chronic, with many of the cases going undiagnosed. Mostly impacting middle-aged people, especially men, sleep disorders add about $16 billion to national health care costs.
Are You Sleeping in the Right Position?
A good night’s sleep is essential to achieving overall physical and emotional health. Millions of Americans suffer from some form of a sleeping disorder that can negatively impact their life so finding the right sleep position is important. Consider the following when it comes to finding the right sleep position for you.
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