Sleep disordersSleep disorders involve any difficulties related to sleeping, including difficulty falling or staying asleep, falling asleep at inappropriate times, excessive total sleep time, or abnormal behaviors associated with sleep. Learn more about sleep disorders in our health encyclopedia...
Sleep apneaObstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which a person has episodes of blocked breathing during sleep. Learn more about obstructive sleep apnea in our health encyclopedia... Central sleep apnea is when you repeatedly stop breathing during sleep because the brain temporarily stops sending signals to the muscles that control breathing. Learn more about central sleep apnea in our health encyclopedia...
InsomniaInsomnia can involve difficulty falling asleep when you first go to bed at night, waking up too early in the morning, and waking up often during the night. Sleep quizSimple questions to determine if you have a sleep disorderIf you answer "yes" to one or more of these questions, you may need to be evaluated for a sleep disorder, such as apnea or insomnia.
Sleep studies at the Sleep Centers of Allina Hospitals & ClinicsWhat's a sleep study like?KARE 11 Reporter Jeff Olsen visited an Allina sleep clinic to see what a sleep study is all about, and he talked to one person who is glad he had one done. The Sleep Centers of Allina Hospitals & Clinics offer comprehensive services to people who have difficulty staying awake during the day, falling asleep at night and/or staying asleep. Our staff includes board-certified sleep specialists, psychologists, nurse clinicians and sleep laboratory technicians. Sleep studies at these locations take place in a comfortable, private bedroom with a full-sized bed, personal telephone, color television and a full bathroom with shower.
Source: Sleep Centers of Allina Hospitals & Clinics
Reviewed by: Bernice Kolb, MD, medical director, Sleep Center at Buffalo Hospital First Published: 08/15/2007 Last Reviewed: 08/15/2007 |