Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders testing
- ACCURATE HOME SLEEP TESTING
Treatment
- Medical Pharmacological
- CPAP Therapy
- Dental appliances
- Any other
Patient education and coaching
What are the signs that indicate I might be at risk of a sleep disorder?
If you answer YES to three or more questions on the STOP-BANG Questionnaire, you may be at risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Additionally, if your total score on the Epworth Scale is 10 or higher, you may be experiencing excessive sleepiness.
Common sleep conditions
Insomnia and Hypersomnias (Narcolepsy)
Sleep Disorder Breathing (SDB)
- Sleep Apnea
- Snoring
- Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
- Delayed
- Advanced
- Non 24 hours sleep awake
Parasomnias
- REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
- Sleep Terror ( Pavor Nocturnus)
- Sleepwalking
- Sleep Talking (Somniloquy)
Diagnosis of sleep disorders
Do you doze off or fall-asleep in the following situations?
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Sitting and reading
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Watching TV
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Sitting inactive in a public place (ex: theater).
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As a passenger in a car for an hour without a break.
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Sitting and talking with someone
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Sitting quietly after a lunch
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Driving a car while stopped for a few minutes in traffic
IF YOU ANSWER YES TO SOME OF THESE QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE A SLEEP CONDITION
Is your snoring a potential indication of a serious issue?
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Do you snore excessively? (Louder than normal conversation or audible through closed doors) Do you frequently experience fatigue or drowsiness throughout the day? Has anyone noticed that you pause breathing while you sleep? IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THESE, YOU MAY BE AT RISK FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA.