Sleep Disorder Center

WHY AM I SO TIRED?

Millions of Americans complain of being tired. And nearly 70 million are affected by a sleep problem. 63% of American adults get less than the recommended 8 hours of sleep at night. There are many possible causes for feeling tired or sleepy. These include lack of proper sleep, inadequate exercise, poor sleep habits or work schedule. However, it could be caused by a sleep disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), narcolepsy, restless legs, or abnormal behavior in sleep among others.

What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?
One of the most common sleep disorders is obstructive sleep apnea or OSA, affecting 5% to 10% of the population. OSA is a breathing disorder during sleep in which the airway becomes progressively narrow and can become completely blocked, preventing air passage to the lungs. OSA can become so severe that it causes sleep deprivation, daytime sleepiness, cardiovascular changes, and changes in memory and mood. OSA is commonly associated with continuous snoring and even loud snorting or gasping as sleep is disrupted and airflow is resumed. The constant disruption of sleep contributes to the daytime sleepiness and fatigue.

West Jefferson Sleep Disorders Center
The West Jefferson Sleep Disorders Center is a comprehensive facility, dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of all major sleep/wake disorders.

Our Center is located at 4527 Westbank Expressway in the West Jefferson Medical Plaza near the West Jefferson Medical Center campus in Marrero, Louisiana.

The Sleep Disorders Center is a comprehensive facility dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of all major sleep/wake disorders. Our spacious four bedroom facility has state-of-the-art equipment and comfortable hotel-like rooms with queen-size beds, private bathrooms, juices and television. Other amenities include door-to-door parking for all of our patients, on-site scheduling, and personalized service.

The Sleep Disorders Center performs both nighttime and day studies including overnight polysomnography, CPAP/BiPAP titration studies, multiple sleep latency tests (MSLT's) in addition to daytime sleep studies. The Center offers treatment for insomnia and shift-work problems as well as other procedures such as adaptation and follow-up for CPAP patients.

The Center is staffed by experienced sleep technologists with registration in both sleep technology and respiratory therapy.

What Do I Look For?
The following are some of the most common symptoms of OSA:

• Loud Snoring, Snorting or Gasping
• Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
• Frequent Awakening at Night
• Restless Legs
• Morning Headaches
• Night Sweats
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• Mood Changes
• Changes in Memory or Concentration
• Depression
• Sexual Dysfunction