Nearly 70 million Americans suffer from some form of sleep disorder. Many people are unaware of their sleep problems and may only be alerted to them by a bed partner.
Sleep disorders increase serious health risks for hypertension, diabetes, stroke, and even cardiac-related death. Obesity, depression, and drowsy driving accidents are also closely associated with sleep disorders.
Common symptoms of sleep disorders include:
- Snoring
- Irregular breathing during sleep
- Feeling unrefreshed or lethargic
- Daytime sleepiness and napping
- Restlessness or “tossing and turning”
- Difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep
- Uncomfortable sensations or jerking of the limbs
- Feelings of weakness when experiencing strong emotions
- Vivid, frightening, or violent dreams
Do You Have A Sleep Condition?
If you identify with one or more of these statements, speak with your doctor:
“I am told that I snore 3 or more nights a week.” “You can hear me snoring in the next room.”
“My bed partner tells me that I often stop breathing or gasp while I sleep.”
“I have high blood pressure, diabetes, or have had a stroke.”
“I will commonly doze while:
- sitting quietly after a meal
- sitting in the car for lengthy periods
- sitting in a meeting or conference
- reading or watching TV
- talking to someone”
“I need to take an afternoon nap to get through the day.”
How A Sleep Study Works
Sleep studies involve placing sensors on the body to monitor the patient during sleep. Although most sleep studies take place overnight, daytime studies may be necessary to properly diagnose a disorder.
Your technologist will explain each step of the test and will monitor you throughout the night. Insurance companies cover most, if not all, of the costs of diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Once the study has been completed, the data is reviewed, and a report is generated. The sleep physician reviews and interprets the study, resulting in a recommendation for the proper treatment. Common sleep condition treatments include weight loss programs or surgery, sleep hygiene practice, positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy, dental appliances, and surgical procedures.
Private and Comfortable Accommodations
Our center is designed to look familiar and feel comfortable, like a hotel. Each testing bedroom is beautifully furnished and includes a television and a private bathroom and shower.
- Patient rooms are private and hotel-like.
- Your sleep technologist will explain each step.
- Study data is collected on state-of-the-art systems, reviewed, and sent to your physician.