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Based on the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research , Americans are not receiving the benefits of new findings on sleep disorders. 95 % of those affected remain undiagnosed, largely because health professionals have not had the opportunity to learn about sleep disorders and sleep deprivation. There remains an urgent need for health care professionals to be able to identify, refer, or treat patients with sleep disorders.
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Types of Sleep Disorders
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| There are many sleep disorders. Some of the more common sleep disorders are listed below. |
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 Sleep apnea - a potentially life threatening condition, is one of the most under-diagnosed sleep disorders. There are several types of sleep apnea: |
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea - occurs
when air cannot flow freely to the lungs due to a blocked airway.
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- Central Apnea - occurs
when the brain fails to signal breathing muscles.
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- Mixed Apnea - both obstructive
and central apneas are present
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| Narcolepsy - causes excessive drowsiness and a tendency to fall asleep at inappropriate times such as while eating, talking, or driving. Some individuals also experience sudden muscle weakness usually brought on by emotions such as laughter and anger. |
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| Insomnia - inability
to fall asleep or stay asleep. |
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| Sleep - Wake Cycle Disorders - often
occurs in individuals who keep irregular hours such as shift workers and people who travel a great deal. |
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| Restless Legs Syndrome - characterized
by an unpleasant "crawling" sensation in the limbs. |
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| Periodic Limb Movement Disorder - involves repetitive movements, usually of the lower limbs. Often recognized as brief muscle twitching, jerking movements, or an upward flexing of the feet. |
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Dental Sleep Medicine of Illinois
Dr. Lydia M. Sosenko, D.D.S.,D.ABDSM
Dr. Bryan Weyneth, D.D.S.
1100 Sherman Ave., Ste.103,
Naperville, IL 60563
1-630-369-5508
1-800-SNORING (766-7464) Northern IL only
Outside Northern IL 630-369-5508
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