The Sleep Disorders Center of Florida Hospital DeLand accepts both self-referrals and physician referrals. Upon contacting the center, you will be asked to complete a sleep questionnaire and make an appointment with the sleep specialist physician. The Sleep Disorders Center adheres to the guidelines of the American Sleep Disorders Association and is supervised by a medical director who is board certified in sleep disorders medicine. Common Sleep Disorders Sleep Apnea and Snoring Heavy snoring may be a symptom of sleep apnea.
Apnea means to stop breathing.
The person suffering from sleep apnea may stop breathing hundreds of times during the night and awaken gasping. Insomnia Insomnia is the term used to describe difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep. Excessive daytime sleepiness is often the result. Narcolepsy Persons with narcolepsy have sudden uncontrollable sleepiness during the day. They fall asleep at unusual times while driving or during a conversation, for example.