Sleep Studies

Everyone feels better when they sleep well. But quality sleep isn't just an issue of comfort, it’s an issue of health. Sleep is as necessary to our good health as air, food and water.

When we sleep well, we wake up feeling refreshed, alert and ready to face daily challenges. When we don’t sleep well, every part of our lives can suffer. Our jobs, our relationships, our productivity, our health and safety (and that of those around us) may all be put at risk if we don’t sleep well. Unrecognized or untreated sleep disorders can lead to serious health issues that can have a profound impact on your health, quality of life and public safety.

Serenity Sleep Center has been providing quality Sleep Medicine Services in Crystal Lake, Illinois for several years. Our staff is committed to helping you sleep better and improve your health. Serenity Sleep Center was created to serve our patients. From your first encounter with us throughout the treatment process, we strive to make you feel comfortable and confident with our services and the subsequent care you receive.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
This is the most serious sleep disorder. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is the periodic obstruction of the upper airway during sleep and has a prevalence rate of three to eight percent. The National Institute of Health estimates more than 18 million Americans suffer from OSA. Periods of apnea can last up to 90 seconds and may occur several hundred times per night. OSA is the most common medical cause of excessive daytime sleepiness and is more common in men.

Symptoms of OSA are listed below:

• Loud, habitual snoring
  
• Pauses in breathing during sleep
  
• Daytime sleepiness/fatigue
  
• Irritability/personality changes
  
• Obesity
  
• Choking/gasping/snorts during sleep
  
• Hypertension
  
• Non-refreshing sleep/inability to wake up
  
• Daytime fatigue
  
• Memory and concentration problems
  
• Morning headaches
  
• Upper airway abnormalities
  
• Frequent napping
  
• Nocturnal angina/arrhythmias
  
• Frequent awakenings
  
• Reduced libido
  
  

Diagnosis for Obstructive Sleep Apnea is made through pertinent history, physical examination, and polysomnography. Appropriate evaluation, treatment and follow-up care are vital for the long-term health of patients with OSA. Untreated OSA can lead to increased risk of heart disease, strokes and accidents.

There are many other sleep disorders that can be diagnosed through this testing, so if you have these symptoms, consider being tested at Serenity Sleep Center – it’s easier and more comfortable than you think