Everyone at one time or another has experienced trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or feeling sleepy during the day. People with a sleep disorder experience these and more serious symptoms frequently.  There are nearly 85 known sleep disorders.  One in three people has a sleep disorder, yet 95% of these disorders remain undiagnosed and untreated.

Did you know your sleep can be unhealthy?

• Chronic loud snoring
• Gasping or choking episodes during sleep
• Daytime fatigue
• Jerking or "crawling" sensations in legs and limbs
• Inability to fall asleep or stay asleep

These may be signs of a serious condition.  One of the most common sleep disorders is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

Apnea means “want of breath” and patients with this condition often stop breathing hundreds of times in a night.  Without treatment, OSA can reduce blood oxygen levels causing the heart to pump harder and may lead to serious cardiovascular consequences such as high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke.  Obesity, hypertension and diabetes increase the risk of these serious conditions in patients with OSA.  With proper diagnosis and treatment, you no longer need to suffer. 

Diagnosis and treatment begins by letting your physician know that sleepiness is a problem.

In order to determine if you have a sleep disorder, your physician may refer you to have a sleep study.  Sleep studies are non-invasive procedures and consist of monitoring several vital functions to determine if you have a sleep disorder and if there is an underlying health condition.  By having a sleep study, your physician will be better equipped to find the best possible treatment solution so you can sleep well tonight for a better tomorrow. 

Several treatment options are available for OSA including weight loss, CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and surgery. 

Talk to your doctor about having a sleep study to determine if you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from a sleep disorder.