Welcome to the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center
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Established in 1978, the Sleep Disorders Center at Cleveland Clinic was among the first in the nation dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in people of all ages. Accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center is staffed by physicians specializing in sleep disorders from a variety of disciplines, including adult and child neurology, pulmonary and critical care medicine, psychology, psychiatry, otolaryngology and dentistry. More Than 4000 Sleep studies are performed in our laboratories each year.
Sleep Medicine began to develop into an organized medical specialty in the 1970s. Since then, major advances have been made in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and sleep laboratories are found in most large communities in the United States. However, not all sleep laboratories are accredited and some are accredited for limited services. Despite the proliferation of Sleep Medicine in recent years, many unanswered questions remain about the causes of sleep disorders, the role of genetics, the social, psychological and medical consequences of sleep disorders and chronic sleep deprivation, and the legal issues surrounding sleep disorder symptoms. For that reason, physicians, nurses and technical staff dedicated to the advancement of sleep research in Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center are using sleep studies to find the answers to these important questions.
You don't need to suffer with poor quality sleep or daytime sleepiness. The first step toward a better night's sleep is a comprehensive evaluation by a Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders specialist. Your physician may recommend testing in the sleep laboratory either overnight and/or during the daytime. Once your disorder is diagnosed, a treatment plan will be designed specifically for you. As part of your sleep disorder treatment, your sleep medicine physician may recommend a consultation with a sleep psychologist, psychiatrist, otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist), dentist or a physician specializing in weight reduction.
News From The Sleep Disorders Center
Back-To-School Sleep Tips For Parents
Longer days and lots of fun combine to delay children's bedtimes over the summer. Now, with school around the corner, it's time to reset that bedtime and wakeup clock. Jyoti Krishna, MD, of Cleveland Clinic's Sleep Disorders Center offers these tips for reining in young nightowls:
- Eliminate or at least reduce children's caffeine consumption.
- Set a curfew on late-night TV and use of cell phones, iPods, etc.
- Begin to get children to bed and up 20-30 minutes earlier each day, until their schedule matches the desired times for a school day. Remember, school-age children need 10-11 hours of sleep per night and teens need 8.5 -9 hours.
- Heavy drapes may help if there is too much evening light in the bedroom.
- Get back-to-school shopping out of the way, and pack the school bags well beforehand.
Remember - a rested child performs better in school and is simply more pleasant to be around.
Everything you need to know to get a good night’s sleep, from a renowned sleep medicine expert
If you are one of the more than 50 million Americans who struggle with chronic sleep deficiency, you know a good night’s sleep is critical for a healthy, happy life. If you can’t fall asleep or stay asleep, or if you wake up feeling exhausted, help has arrived. Read more…
FOX-8 - Dr. Krishna talks about Getting enough sleep during the school year with Robin Swoboda.
WKYC-TV 3 – Senior Health Correspondent Monica Robins stays awake at the Cleveland Clinic’s Fairhill Sleep Center to show dangers of sleep deprivation. Dr. Nancy Foldvary comments.
WKYC-TV 3 Mid-day – Dr. Foldvary is interviewed about the dangers of sleep deprivation.
