Health Resources:

Sleep Problems There are several types of sleep problems that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. - Overview of Sleep Problems - Insomnia - Sleep Apnea - Narcolepsy - Restless Legs Syndrome

Sleep Study Detailed information on sleep study, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an illustration of the procedure.

Quizzes - Sleep Apnea - Sleep: Test Your Knowledge

Chesterfield General Hospital offers a sleep lab staffed by qualified sleep technicians and test results are read by a board certified sleep physician. The sleep center diagnoses and treats a variety of sleeping disorders including sleep apnea. A sleep center patient is usually referred by their primary care physician and undergoes a test conducted on site that is safe and painless.

Sleep Disorders are a common medical problem which can lead to hypertension, diabetes, stroke or heart disease. Untreated Sleep Disorders can lead to a lower quality of life and reduced personal health.

Among the most commonly diagnosed sleep disorders are:

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
• Central Sleep Apnea
• Primary Snoring
• Insomnia
• Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
• Narcolepsy

Here is a helpful screening devise for OSA. “Yes” to two or more of these questions is a positive screen for OSA. Consult your physician; you may need a sleep study.

1. Do you snore?
2. Are you excessively tired during the day?
3. Have you been told you stop breathing during sleep?
4. Do you have a history of hypertension?
5. Is your neck size >17 in. (male) or >16 in. (female)