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Our Sleep Disorders Centers If you or your
physician feel you need further evaluation, you can rest assured at
The Sleep Disorders Centers. Our expert physicians,
psychologists, highly trained technicians, and cutting-edge
technology will diagnose and treat your sleep disorder.
We ask you to keep a sleep diary for one week and make an
appointment for a free sleep screening to discuss your sleep
problems with a member of our trained staff. You will receive a
comprehensive questionnaire about your sleep and when you return it
for our evaluation a tour of our state-of-the-art sleep center will
be provided.
Following this consultation, you may need further evaluation from
one of our Sleep Medicine Specialists. You may require a night or
two in our sleep center to evaluate the quality of your sleep and
identify any possible sleep disturbances. Recordings are made of
your brain waves, breathing, oxygen levels, and leg and eye
movements. The test is painless, and our friendly staff will ensure
your comfort in your private, nicely-appointed room. Your study does
not require a hospital stay and you can return to work or home the
next morning. Most insurance policies cover the cost of the
evaluation and testing.
Sleep Solutions Once your initial
consultation and diagnostic studies are complete, your physician may
discuss therapy with you or you may see one of our specialists.
Treatment options for sleep apnea include nasal CPAP (Continuous
Positive Airway Pressure), surgery, or dental devices. CPAP, which
is a machine that helps you breathe at night, reverses the adverse
effects of sleep apnea and restores natural sleep without surgery.
Some patients may require surgical approaches to eliminate the cause
of the apnea. Others respond to a custom dental mouthpiece to
alleviate the apnea. Your physician or sleep specialist will help
you decide which option best fits your needs.
Treatment for narcolepsy may require a collaborative approach
between medication and behavioral therapy. Restless Legs Syndrome
and Periodic Limb Movements often respond well to certain
prescription drugs.
We at The Sleep Disorders Centers have had great success at
treating thousands of patients and look forward to adding your name
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