This can cause either excessive sleepiness or insomnia. Oxygenation Problems People with chronic breathing problems or lung disease often have an increase in symptoms during nighttime hours. A sleep study can evaluate breathing problems to determine if additional oxygen is required during sleeping hours. Sleep walking - most commonly affects children. REM behavior disorder - acting out of dreams which most commonly affects the elderly.
Accurate diagnosis is essential to the treatment of any of the sleep disorders.
Through the Cooper Sleep Disorders Center a sleep expert can evaluate a problem and order a sleep study if indicated. The purpose of sleep studies is to pinpoint specific sleep problems that interfere with function. The Sleep Disorders Center evaluates both children and adults and utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to testing and care. If sleep apnea is diagnosed, weight loss, equipment designed to aid breathing during sleep, or minor surgery may be necessary to adequately treat the disorder. Other sleep disorders may be treated with medications or with a change in daily habits.