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FHN REGIONAL SLEEP CENTER FHN Regional SleepCenter A centerforthediagnosis and treatment ofsleepdisorders symptoms withyourprimarycareprovider. of theabovequestions,youshoulddiscussyour or someoneclosetoyouanswers“yes”any are athigherriskforhavingsleepapnea.Ifyou If youhaveoneormoreofthesesymptoms 6.

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No No No No No No , reading, , Ifyouneedhelpfindingaprimarycareprovider, please calltheFHNPhysicianReferral Centerat appointment attheFHNRegional SleepCenter, 1-877-6000-FHN (1-877-600-0346)ext.965. Patients mustbereferredtotheFHNRegional Sleep Centerbytheirhealthcareprovider. For moreinformationorareferralforan please contactyourhealthcareprovider. www.fhn.org 5044_0917

FHN REGIONAL SLEEP CENTER FHN Regional SleepCenter A centerforthediagnosis and treatment ofsleepdisorders RECOGNIZING SLEEP DISORDERS If you can’t keep your eyes open in the middle of the afternoon, toss and turn all night or wake up in the morning with a severe headache, one of the following sleep disorders could be the cause.

Sleep Apnea People with sleep apnea actually stop breathing periodically during sleep for as long as 90 seconds. Breathing may stop up to several hundred times a night. Symptoms of sleep apnea are heavy snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness and fatigue, restless sleep, nighttime panics/smothering attacks, personality changes, TREATMENT irritability, impotency and morning headaches. Depending on the severity of the apnea, This sleep disorder can contribute to high blood treatments will vary. In mild cases, the person may pressure and can be life threatening. be encouraged to avoid sleeping on his or her back, lose weight, stop smoking or avoid drugs Common problems for children with sleep that cause drowsiness. Moderate to severe cases apnea are bedwetting, learning disabilities and a person may use a continuous positive airway behavioral problems. pressure (CPAP). Other treatments include oral appliances, surgery or medication. Isomnia This problem is characterized by the inability A sleep study is performed during the patient’s to sleep. There are many possible causes of regular sleep hours. The rooms where the patient insomnia such as stress, physical pain, chronic sleeps is attractively decorated and has many of depression, misuse of sleeping pills and irregular the comforts of home. Before the patient goes Millions of Americans have chronic breathing. sleep disorders: daytime sleepiness, to sleep, electrodes are attached to the face, scalp, chest and legs to monitor brain, nerve insomnia, snoring, sleepwalking and Narcolepsy and muscle activity, breathing patterns and eye morning headaches. Sleep problems People suffering with this sleep disorder fall movements. like these can cause potentially serious asleep unexpectedly and at any time. Over medical problems. 250,000 Americans are affected by this THE COST dangerous problem. Muscular weakness and The diagnostic and treatment costs of most sleep To help people with sleep disorders, terrifying dreams often accompany narcolepsy. FHN has created the Regional Sleep disorders are covered by medical insurance. Pre- authorization is usually required. Center. The Center is equipped with the Nocturnal Myoclonus latest technology for performing sleep Periodic leg movement during sleep prevents TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT studies and the polysomnographer (sleep proper rest for people with nocturnal myoclonus. Patients must be referred to the FHN Regional specialist) is highly trained in the field. People who experience this problem sleep very Sleep Center by their healthcare provider. poorly. symptoms withyourprimarycareprovider. of theabovequestions,youshoulddiscussyour or someoneclosetoyouanswers“yes”any are athigherriskforhavingsleepapnea.Ifyou If youhaveoneormoreofthesesymptoms 6. 5. 4.

3. 2. 1. whether youmaysufferfromsleepapnea: Your answerstothisquizwillhelpyoudecide WHAT’S YOUR SNORESCORE?

c or remembering? Do youregularlyhavetroubleconcentrating c watching TVordriving? Do youeverfallasleepsitting c wake timehours? Are youoftentiredorfatiguedduringthe or doyouawakenwithaheadache? c Do youfeeltiredorgroggyuponawakening c by agasporsnort? Is yoursnoringinterruptedbysilencefollowed c Are youaloudand/orregularsnorer?

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