Sleep Labs

The Sleep Laboratory At Midwest Sleep Services, Inc.

Our Mission Statement is; "Everyone Deserves a Good Night Sleep".

Our philosophy is to bring high quality sleep disorders testing in partnership with small hospitals to the rural population across the state of Iowa.

Good sleep is the cornerstone of good health. Unfortunately, many people suffer from disorders that impair their ability to get the sound, healthful sleep they need. For these people, relief may be found in the Sleep Laboratory at Midwest Sleep Services, Inc.

We provide partnership programs between Midwest Sleep Services and rural community hospitals across the state of Iowa, the Sleep Lab is staffed by trained Registered Respiratory, Electroneurodiagnostic and Polysomnographic technologists. They use advanced technology to diagnose and treat obstructive sleep apnea and other breathing-related sleep disorders.

ABOUT SLEEP DISORDERS

Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common sleep disorder, Affecting an estimated 4 percent of middle-aged men and 2 percent of middle-aged women. Apnea means the temporary cessation of breathing. People with sleep apnea stop breathing or breathe ineffectively at least five times per hour and usually snore loudly. Each apnea ends with a snort or gasp, often with body movement. People with sleep apnea might experience restless sleep, but do not realize that they stop breathing hundreds of times during the night.

Other Sleep Related Breathing Problems

Severe snoring can increase the work of breathing so much that fragmented or unrestorative sleep may develop. People with emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis or congestive heart failure may experience worsening of symptoms at night, when oxygen blood levels drop. Snoring and sleep apnea may add to the problem.

Fortunately, sleep apnea and breathing-related sleep disorders can be effectively treated once properly diagnosed through a sleep study.

SYMPTOMS

Are You a Candidate?
You may be a candidate for a sleep study of you experience any of these signs of sleep apnea:

• Snoring
• Daytime sleepiness
• Feeling tired when you wake in the morning
• Morning headaches
• High blood pressure
• Irritability, fatigue, or difficulty concentrating
• You wake up choking or gasping, or with a racing heart
• Difficulty staying awake when driving, reading, attending a meeting or
  watching TV
• You've been told you hold your breath during sleep

If you think you are a candidate for a sleep study, please contact your personal physician, or call the Sleep Laboratory at Midwest Sleep Services. Most sleep consultations, sleep evaluations, and sleep studies are covered by Medicare and other insurance providers.