Did you know that some of your daily routine is affected by the way you sleep? Getting a good night sleep is very important to healthy living. Do you snore? Do you wake from sleep snoring, choking or struggling for breath? Do you ever wake up more tired than when you went to bed? Do you have headaches when you wake up? Are you sleeping during the day? Are you overweight? Have you ever been told that you stop breathing while you sleep? Do you fall asleep unintentionally?

If you have three or more of the above symptoms speak with your physician about having a sleep study.

Trius, a private sleep lab, is dedicated to helping those with sleep disorders. A Polysomnogram (or Sleep Study) is the main testing tool used to diagnose these disorders.

Getting a good night's sleep is critical to feeling refreshed and being ready for the next day! Unfortunately not all of us benefit from a restful nights sleep. About 70 million Americans regularly suffer from some sort of sleep problem and nearly 60 percent of these have some sort of chronic disorder. The second most common sleep disorder being “sleep apnea” affects about 20 million Americans. People who are frequently sleepy at inappropriate times may have “problem sleepiness” and not realize it. Problem sleepiness occurs when you don’t get enough sleep because of primary sleep disorders. These disorders may be obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome or narcolepsy. Other medical conditions like chronic bronchitis, congestive heart failure or even lifestyle may play a factor. Sleepy persons show different levels of impairment that range from functioning poorly at home, school or at work, to accidents at work or even lift threatening automobile crashes. You may complain of having difficulty with concentration, fatigue, morning headaches and constant sleepiness. Experts agree that if this is a recurring situation with you, professional assistance should be sought! There exists a wide range of treatment options…. including finding ways to change bad bedtime behaviors, and in some instances, medication.

Sleep Apnea is associated with high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart attack, pulmonary hypertension, congestive heart failure, stroke, mental impairment, and injury due to accidents.