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Do you snore? |
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Having trouble staying awake during the day? |
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Having trouble getting to sleep? |
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Do you never feel rested after sleeping a normal night’s rest? |
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Do you have a loved one that experiences these problems? |
If you do, you are not alone. According to a study conducted for the American
Journal of Nursing, between 12 and 25 percent of the general population has some
type of sleep disorder. Many of these disorders go undiagnosed and untreated.
Because of the growing problem of sleep related illness in the community, The
Bellevue Hospital has opened a full service Sleep Disorders Lab to provide
testing and treatment for patients with various types of sleep disorders. The
lab will help evaluate patients for sleep related breathing disorders (sleep
apnea), Narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome, to name a few.
“There are many types of sleep disorders, each with various signs and symptoms
and its own cause and risk,” Margaret Schaffter, manager of cardio pulmonary
services, said. “Our Sleep Disorders Lab is providing a wide range of services
to diagnosis and treat these sleep illnesses.”
And the department will be working to increase awareness and education of sleep
related illnesses in the community. "It is important to diagnosis sleep
disorders because many, if not treated, will put you at risk for other health
problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke,” Schaffter
added.
Credentialed respiratory therapists and registered polysomnography technicians
trained in sleep technology administer all procedures at the Sleep Disorders
Lab.
The lab services are covered by most insurance plans including Medicare.
The Sleep Disorders Lab calls to verify all procedures for eligibility before providing services. A physician’s referral is required.
You may also click on this link to read an additional article on Stress & Sleep Disorders.
For additional information on The Bellevue Hospital’s Sleep Disorders Lab call
419- 483-4040 (Bellevue); 419-547-0074 (Clyde); 419-639-2065 (Fremont, Old Fort,
Green Springs and Republic). Dial or ask for Extension 4244.
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