An estimated 10% to 30% of adults snore. For most people, this has no serious medical consequences. However, for an estimated 5 in 100 people, loud snoring is the first indication of a potentially life-threatening sleep disorder. Our sleep study program educates patients about sleep disorders and helps many people in the community receive a better night's rest. Grateful patients have called the Unity Health - Sleep Center to say, “You have changed my life.”
Fully Accredited Diagnostic Sleep Center
The Unity Health - Sleep Center is a fully accredited diagnostic sleep center led by a board-certified sleep medicine doctor with a collaborative team of specialized nurses, nurse practitioners and a physician assistant that diagnose and treat all types of sleep disorders. Our team of sleep specialists have years of experience and a passion for helping their patients sleep better.
Symptoms and risks for sleep disorders include:
- Anxiety
- Atrial fibrillation (AFIB)
- Awakening frequently
- Cardiovascular changes
- Chest pain at night
- Cognitive impairment
- Daytime sleepiness
- Depression
- Headaches in the morning
- Heart arrhythmias
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Increased irritability
- Insomnia
- Nightmares
- Night sweats
- Pauses in breathing
- Parasomnias
- Snoring, gasping or coughing at night
Individuals at risk for sleep disorders may include:
- Age >50
- BMI >30
- Family history
- Neck circumference >16 for females
- Neck circumference >17 for males
Most common sleep disorders include:
- Insomnia
- Narcolepsy
- Sleep apnea
- Restless Leg Syndrome
Treatment may include:
- Prescription medication
- Prescription dental device
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine
- Surgery is optional
If you are experiencing difficulty sleeping, speak with your primary care provider about a visit to the Unity Health – Sleep Center.
During an appointment Unity Health – Sleep Center
Patients meet with our board-certified sleep medicine doctor to discuss their current sleep situation and other health concerns that could be related to sleep deprivation. The doctor will determine if an in-home sleep study or a sleep lab study should be scheduled. The patient may be referred to the Unity Health - Sleep Lab for an overnight sleep study. The sleep lab is located inside Unity Health – WCMC and features hotel-style rooms. It is accredited by the AASM (American Academy of Sleep Medicine). During a sleep study, a credentialed sleep technician monitors your brain waves, heartbeat, leg movements, muscle activity and breathing to determine a diagnosis and treatment plan. A follow up appointment is scheduled with a sleep specialist, and the patient is on their way to a better night’s sleep.
For more information, please call the sleep center at 501.278.2800.