People send roughly one-third of their lives asleep, so quality of sleep directly affects quality of life. Studies show that one out of three Americans has a sleep disorder that contributes to potentially life-threatening mistakes and accidents on or off the job. The good news is that once detected, most sleep disorders can be corrected. If you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or remaining awake, the Sleep Disorders Laboratory can help. At the Sleep Disorders Laboratory, a two-bedroom facility, polysomnographic technicians and respiratory therapists monitor studies at night.
Medical staff includes pulmonologists, neurologists, and local ear, nose and throat specialists.
Besides diagnosis and treatment, the patient and family members are offered a number of educational and support options. A.W.A.K.E. is part of a nationwide network of support groups for patients affected by Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Lourdes Sleep Disorders Laboratory is Accredited by the American Sleep Disorders Association.