A good night’s sleep is essential to our health, well-being and safety.  Over one-third of our entire life is spent sleeping. The quality of our sleep affects the quality of our lives.  The national Commission on Sleep Disorders Research estimates that 40 million Americans are chronically ill with sleep disorders and that an additional 20-30 million experience intermittent sleep related problems.  Ninety-five percent of people with sleep disorders remain undiagnosed. 

Conditions we treat
The Sleep Studies Center at Fairview Northland Medical Center provides testing and diagnosis for a wide range of sleep disorders. If you or someone you know has one or more of the following symptoms, a sleep disorder may be the cause:

- frequent snoring
- high blood pressure
- morning headaches
- day-time sleepiness
- dozing off while driving, watching TV, reading or during daily activities
- gasping for air or choking at night
- pauses in breathing while sleeping
- kicking or twitching movements while asleep
- difficulty concentrating and completing tasks during the day

The Epworth Sleepiness Scale measures whether you might be a candidate for a sleep study. Take this short quiz to help evaluate your symptoms and talk to your doctor about the results.

Treatments we offer
The Sleep Center at Fairview Northland Medical Center offers complete testing for diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.  There are a number of treatment options available once sleep apnea has been diagnosed.  Successful treatment can prevent or reverse potential life-threatening complications and improve the quality of your life.
Treatments may include:

• Adjusted sleeping position
• CPAP
• Surgical revision of upper airway
  

Contact information
To find out more about the Sleep Center at Fairview Northland Medical Center, call 763-389-6421 or talk with your health care provider about a sleep studies referral.