Sleep Center

Are You Having Trouble Sleeping?
You’re not alone. More than 130 million Americans suffer sleep problems. And an estimated 40 million of those are suffering from a sleep disorder. Unfortunately, most of those go undiagnosed and untreated.

But there’s good news: Most sleep orders can be treated – but only if recognized and properly diagnosed. The Sleep Center at Osler is a specialized facility providing accurate diagnosis and treatment of sleep-related problems.

The Sleep Center features two private rooms for diagnostic sleep studies. Each is individually climate controlled, allowing studies to be performed both night and day, so patients receive diagnosis and treatment during their normal sleeping hours. This is critical for shift workers whose regular sleep cycle is during the day and for patients who suffer from disorders such as narcolepsy (which causes sleep at inappropriate times). The center’s state-of-the-art laboratory is equipped to monitor brain waves, breathing, heart activity, muscle activity and other functions in order to uncover the source of sleep problems. The results of these tests are reviewed by the Sleep Center staff, who then develop a plan for treatment. Treatments include lifestyle changes, breathing aid devices and medications.

Sleep disorders can cause problems falling asleep and staying asleep; difficulties staying awake or adhering to a consistent sleep/wake cycle; sleepwalking; bedwetting and nightmares. Sleep apnea – momentary cessation of breathing while sleeping – is among the most common disorders. It can interrupt sleep hundreds of times a night. Some sleep disorders are potentially fatal.

Symptoms of potential sleep disorders include:

• constant drowsiness
• irritability
• loud or irregular snoring
• difficulty breathing during sleep
• morning headache, sore throat or mouth dryness
• loss of energy

Sleep is not merely a ‘time out’ from daily life. It is essential for mental and physical restoration. There are more than 80 known sleeping disorders that can interfere with that vital sleep.

There are enough things in life to worry about. Sleep should not be one of them.




Staff

The Sleep Center is directed by Jerry Pinto, M.D., a board-certified pulmonologist and specialist in Sleep Medicine. The Sleep Center staff is comprised of professionals with expertise in pulmonology, neurology, sleep medicine, respiratory therapy and neurodiagnostics.

Referrals

Referrals are accepted from physicians and mental health professionals. For further information, call
321-308-5084 or speak to your physician.