You sleep, we'll handle the rest.
Nearly 40 million Americans suffer from some form of sleep disorders. The Springfield Regional Sleep Center helps patients rest better and avoid serious health risks through diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.
Our board certified physicians and highly trained specialists use advanced medical technology to restore quality sleep to people with all forms of sleep disorders. Patients are monitored overnight, as they sleep, to check a wide variety of vital signs. The testing can determine the cause of the sleep disorder and is essential in finding a treatment.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is the most common disorder treated at the Springfield Regional Sleep Center. Sleep apnea is a general term for breathing problems that occur during sleep. People with sleep apnea can stop breathing throughout the night as many as 100 times per hour
Sleep apnea affects approximately 20 million adults, and may have serious negative health effects. These effects may worsen with other health conditions.
If you suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, heart trouble or are overweight, treating your sleep apnea may improve all of these conditions while making you feel better.
Some common signs and symptoms of sleep apnea are:
- Restless sleep
- High blood pressure
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Loud, disruptive snoring
- Difficulty concentrating
- Morning headaches
- Depression or irritability
- Dry mouth
- Sore throat upon awakening
Other Disorders Diagnosed with a Sleep Study
A sleep study conducted at the Springfield Regional Sleep Center can also diagnose the following:
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Insomnia
- Narcolepsy
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Primary snoring
- Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome
- REM Behavioral Disorder (Sleep Walking & Talking)
- Bruxism (Grinding Teeth)
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Treatment Options
The standard treatment for sleep apnea is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. CPAP therapy is safe, easy and does not involve medications or surgery.
Treatment for other types of sleep disorders may include medications, surgery and dental appliances.
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