Sleep Disorders
The
Sleep Center
A State-of-the-Art Diagnostic Facility dedicated to Diagnosis of Sleep Disorders
Problems Associated with Snoring: Are you experiencing chronic fatigue or daytime sleepiness? Are you waking up tired every day? If so, you have increased risk for heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure, and your risk of having an automobile accident is increased three-fold.
What Causes Snoring?
Loud snoring may be the signal that something is seriously wrong with your breathing during sleep. Snoring indicates that the airway is not fully open, and the noise of snoring comes from the effort to force air through the narrowed passageway.
Sleep Apnea: Sleep apnea may present as snoring but it is much more serious. It is important to differentiate between snoring and sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a serious breathing disorder that causes difficulty in breathing during sleep. Pauses in breathing during sleep result in lower levels of oxygen in your blood.
Fighting for Oxygen: Your body will fight to get the oxygen it needs. If your airway is constricted, it may wake you up a little or it may wake you up a lot. In either case, the depth of your sleep will be impaired. As a result, you will be tired the next day, and the cycle will have a negative effect on your health.
Quality of Life: 18 million Americans have sleep apnea .Only 10% are being treated and 90% are living with unnecessary health risks and discomfort. Treatment can improve overall health and quality of life.
Not all snorers have sleep apnea. A proper diagnosis is essential to rule out this condition. If you feel you have a problem, you should first consult with your primary physician. If your physician feels you need a sleep study, you may be referred to the Sleep Center at Phelps for evaluation.
The Sleep Center at Phelps: The Sleep Center is capable of diagnosing a full spectrum of sleep disorders. Using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, our credentialed staff can determine if you are experiencing sleep apnea or other less common sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy or chronic fatigue syndrome. Patients enjoy comfortable, private rooms.
Evaluate Your Sleep: Having a sleep diagnostic evaluation can change your life.
We invite you to fill out the questionnaire that is provided below and discuss it with your doctor. Talk to your doctor about snoring, fatigue, and other sleep problems. If you and your doctor feel that you would benefit from a sleep evaluation, the staff of the Sleep Center is prepared to provide a complete diagnosis at our state-of-the-art sleep center.
Patient Sleep Quiz - Please check all that apply:
I snore.
I wake up tired.
I wake up gasping.
I wake up with a sore throat.
I have trouble losing weight.
I frequently wake up to use the bathroom.
It is hard for me to stay awake while driving.
I have fallen asleep while laughing or crying.
I wake up with pain and numbness in my legs.
I have difficulty falling asleep or remaining asleep.
I have been told that I stop breathing while I sleep.
If you checked off any of the boxes, you might have sleep apnea or another sleep disorder. Consult your physician about having a sleep study...Take your first step toward a healthier life.
How We Can Help
The Sleep Center offers a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis of snoring and sleep apnea. The expertise of our physicians, technologists, and therapists, combined with advanced diagnostic technology, offers you and your physician an in-depth diagnostic evaluation and appropriate treatment options.
The sleep study records your sleep patterns, which include activities of your heart, lungs, brain, muscle movements, air flow, and oxygen levels in your blood. The test will be performed overnight in the hospital as an outpatient procedure.
Accommodations: Sleep Center accommodations feature 6 bedrooms
with cable TV and private bathrooms.
Cost: Our fee is reasonable and is covered by a majority of insurance companies and managed care organizations. Check with your insurance company to determine if a referral from your physician is required.
Contact: For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (914) 333-5813.
The Sleep Center Medical Staff includes Gary Lehrman, MD, FCCP, Medical Director, who is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine; Michael Bergstein, MD, FACS, Surgical Director; Charles Abate, MD, FCCP; Kenny Alan Schwartz, MD; and Ronald Chodosh, MD, FCCP.