General Info:
Sleep is an important part of our overall health. It is an active state that renews our mental and physical health each day. The National Sleep Foundation estimates that 30 to 40 percent of the population is affected by a sleeping problem some time in their lives. Some people think they're sleeping enough, but sleep disturbance and sleep apnea often get in the way. Sleep apnea briefly stops your breathing throughout the night. Each interruption wakes you for a moment, but you may not be aware of it. The result: you’re sleep-deprived despite spending eight hours in bed. If you wake tired, you may need to visit Sleep Center of West Texas. Most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep each day. You know you’re getting enough sleep if you feel refreshed when you awaken and remain alert throughout the day. If you consistently have trouble sleeping or are very sleepy while you are awake, you may need a professional evaluation to determine if you have a sleep disorder. Sleep medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Dr. Pirzada is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine. Most of us understand how important a good night's sleep is for our well-being. Sleep is essential for good health and affects the way we live. Too little or even too much sleep prevents normal, restorative function and may cause a variety of problems. Left untreated, sleep disorders can cause morning headaches, mood changes, depression, severe sleep deprivation, hypertension, stroke cardiac and memory problems. It is now an accepted medical fact that snoring or daytime sleepiness may indicate a serious disorder. What is a sleep center? A sleep center is a medical facility dedicated to diagnosing and treating patients with sleep-related problems. Sleep Center of West Texas is supervised by a board certified sleep physician and staffed by licensed respiratory therapists and registered technologists experienced in helping patients with sleep-related disorders. You can discuss your sleep-related problems with your physician and be referred to the Sleep Center of West Texas, or you can call the Sleep Center directly to set up an appointment with our sleep physicians. What is a sleep evaluation? First, rest-assured, a sleep evaluation is painless. Each patient completes a questionnaire about their sleep problems and an appointment for an extensive consultation that focuses on your history and symptoms of sleep problems. During this appointment, we will determine if you require a sleep study. A sleep study provides your doctors with comprehensive information about your sleep and breathing. Depending on the results of the first study, a second night study may be required. The sleep study rooms are private and each are furnished with queen beds and cable television. Patients are encouraged to bring their own pillow, pajamas or other comfort items from home. A variety of electrodes and monitoring devices are connected to you during a sleep test. While asleep our registered technologists monitor your brain wave activity, muscle activity, blood oxygen levels, airflow from your nose and mouth, and your chest and abdomen effort in breathing. After your testing is complete, a technologist will perform an analysis of your recording. Our physician will then interpret your test. The cost of the sleep study is covered by most insurance companies.