Are you having trouble sleeping? Getting a good night's sleep shouldn't be a difficult thing to do. Sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy and snoring, affect millions of Americans. These disorders can deprive people of the sleep they need and have an impact on overall health.
But there's good news: Most sleep disorders can be treated - but only if recognized and properly diagnosed. The Sleep Lab at Unity Health Center is a specialized facility providing accurate diagnosis of sleep-related problems.
Unity Health Center Sleep Lab has a four bedroom, relaxed and homelike setting. Each room has a comfortable bed, recliner and a private half bath. A physicians order is required to conduct a sleep study and a pre-sleep assessment is necessary. Unity Health Center Sleep Lab has highly qualified credentialed therapist to monitor the sleep study and a Pulmonologist (Lung Physician) interprets the results. Once the results are determined, your primary doctor with the assistance of the Pulmonologist will determine the best treatment option for you.
There are enough things in life to worry about. Sleep should not be one of them. Many of the millions of Americans who experience sleep disturbances don't know what resources are available to help them. A few simple questions will help determine if you are a candidate for a visit to the Sleep Center at Unity Health Center.
Do any of the following apply to you:
- snore loudly
- stop breathing or gasp for breath during sleep
- feel sleepy or doze off while watching TV, reading, driving or engaged in daily activities
- have difficulty sleeping three nights a week or more< wake or sleep to back cannot and early too night, the during frequently asleep, falling trouble>
- feel unpleasant, tingling, creeping feelings or nervousness in your legs when trying to sleep?
If you have one or more of the above symptoms, you may have a sleep disorder.
For more information about the Sleep Center at Unity Health Center, call 214-1513.