Proper sleep, in addition to adequate nutrition is essential for
health. The symptoms of sleep disorders, such as chronic
insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea, fragmented sleep and daytime
sleepiness are common and often ignored. According to the
National Sleep Disorders Research Center, only five percent of
these sleep ailments are successfully diagnosed and treated. The
problem stems from the lack of public knowledge about what
comprises a sleep disorder.
Most people are unaware that sleep ailments can be associated
with serious medical conditions. In fact, sleep apnea (often
indicated by snoring), a condition causing patients to stop
breathing during sleep, is associated with hypertension, heart
disease, and stroke. Common ailments such as insomnia, if
chronic and left untreated, can lead to depression and daytime
sleepiness, which contribute to motor vehicle accidents.
Fortunately, sleep disorders are diagnosable and treatable. We
here at the Kunkes Sleep Lab can help.
Our office has a single bed sleep lab. This enables us to give
indivdual personal care. We accept nearly all insurances and we
make every effort to schedule your test with a minimum amount of
time off from work or home. As a board certified sleep
specialist, Dr Kunkes brings the most modern and advanced
knowledge and techniques to the treatment of sleep disorders.
Please contact us today and let us help you get the sleep you
need.