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Robert Schriner, a pulmonologist with Memphis Lung Physicians and medical director of Baptist Collierville’s Sleep Disorders Center. “Home sleep testing is another diagnostic option and is indicated in the evaluation of healthier patients who have a higher probability of obstructive sleep apnea,” said Dr. Those with a high probability of the condition would be recommended for a more extensive sleep study in one of the hospitals’ sleep disorders centers. It is a screening tool for those who come in with complaints that they don’t sleep well and are tired in the mornings,” said Baptist Golden Triangle Director of Respiratory Care Leslie Albright. “This at-home study is for those who have mild to moderate probability of sleep apnea. This test helps physicians determine if you have obstructive sleep apnea. If you’re suffering from these symptoms, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville now offer an at-home sleep test. Symptoms of this condition include loud snoring, abnormal breathing and excessive daytime sleepiness. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common. Insomnia and narcolepsy are among the more than 70 different kinds of sleep disorders. Many men and women who experience these symptoms don’t realize there may be an underlying issue that could be affecting their lives in ways they haven’t even realized. Nap studies are only performed the day after a night study so that the quality of the night's sleep may be taken into account when interpreting the nap study.Did you know that more than 40 million Americans suffer from some type of sleep disorder? If you struggle to get out of bed in the morning, wake feeling stressed and irritable, or often feel tired during the day, you could be one of those people.

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In some cases, a series of monitored naps are performed the day after a night study to confirm excessive daytime sleepiness and unusually quick entry into REM sleep. Analysis of this information can be very useful to the clinician in determining the true nature of a patient's sleep complaint.

The majority of studies performed in the sleep laboratory are full-night recordings of a sleeping patient's breathing pattern, heart rate, oxygen saturation, muscle tone and brainwaves. The study helps our sleep specialists diagnose the problem and formulate a treatment plan. Specialists observe, record and evaluate sleep patterns with a series of monitoring devices. If it is indicated, the patient may be scheduled to spend the night in one of our Sleep Disorders Centers to complete a sleep study called a polysomnogram. Proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment can greatly improve daytime performance and general health. Some sleep disorders are treated with behavioral techniques others require various types of medication. Clinical evaluation includes a thorough history and physical examination with special emphasis on symptoms consistent with sleep disorders or on other medical conditions that may be worse during sleep (for example, certain types of lung disease or neuromuscular disease).

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Patients may first have a full consultation with a Sleep Specialist, a physician who has specialty training in sleep disorders. The Ochsner Sleep Centers (located in New Orleans, Kenner, Baton Rouge and Covington) are designed specifically to diagnose and treat sleep disorders. How do I know if I have a sleep disorder? Everyone experiences sleep difficulties from time to time, however when you have persistent trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or feeling refreshed during the day, you probably have a sleep disorder. Sleep is a restorative process that affects nearly all aspects of our lives - our health, alertness, memory, energy level and emotions. Why is Sleep important? Update: Learn more about the Philips Respironics recall.

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