Sleep Disorders
SnoringSnoring is the sound that can occur during breathing while asleep, and is caused by the flow of air vibrating the tissues in the back of your throat. Snoring can be a nuisance to your partner and anyone else nearby. You may even snore loudly enough to wake yourself up, although in many cases people do not realize that they snore. Snoring can also cause you to have a dry mouth or sore throat when you wake up. Light snoring may not disrupt your overall sleep quality. Heavy snoring may be associated with obstructive sleep apnea, a serious sleep …
Diagnostic Testing
Polysomnography
Polysomnography is an overnight (or daytime for night shift workers) sleep study performed in a comfortable private room that is very similar to a hotel room. The sleep rooms are equipped with queen sized Select Comfort™ air beds and are sound and light adjusted to ensure a tranquil and quiet environment. Handicapped accessible restrooms and shower facilities are conveniently located near each sleep room. Polysomnography is used to monitor biological functions during sleep, including brain activity, eye movements, muscle tone, heart rate and rhythm, and breathing. Polysomnography may be conducted as a diagnostic study or to evaluate and …
Sleep Studies
Preparation How to prepare for your sleep study: Try to follow your regular routine as much as possible. Avoid napping Eliminate use of caffeine after lunch Shower or avoid using hair sprays or gels that can interfere with the sleep recording What to bring to the sleep lab:
Please bring any items that you need for your nightly routine, such as:
Comfortable pajamas or clothes to sleep in A toothbrush and toothpaste Makeup remover Reading material Clean clothes for the morning Medications – unless your physician instructed otherwise, you will continue to take your medications as prescribed. What to expect…Insomnia Program
What are the health risks of insomnia?
Lack of sleep can be a risk factor for both medical and psychiatric illnesses including:
Congestive heart failure Hypertension Diabetes Depression Anxiety Substance abuse Problems with concentration and memoryIn addition, insomnia is also associated with increased risk for motor vehicle accidents and higher worker absenteeism.
How is Insomnia treated?Alcohol and over-the-counter sleep aids are the most frequently used sleep treatments, yet there is little evidence supporting their effectiveness. In fact, most sleep experts agree that while alcohol can aid with falling asleep at times, it results in more awakenings during the …