Specialists

Sleep Medicine

Our board-certified Pulmonologists are Sleep Medicine Specialists who diagnose and treat adult and pediatric sleep disorders, including:

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Should you get a sleep study done?

Think about your sleep patterns. Do you:

  • Have difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep?
  • Have a problem with snoring?
  • Have “active” legs or restlessness at night?
  • Feel tired when you wake up in the morning?
  • Feel fatigued or having low energy during the daytime?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then a complete sleep evaluation should be considered and discussed with your physician.

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How electronic devices affect sleep:

Blue Light Effect

Electronic devices emit an artificial blue light that can suppress the release of the body’s sleep-inducing hormone, melatonin. In turn, this can interfere with the body’s natural internal clock that signals when it’s time to sleep and wake up. The more time you spend in front of an electronic device, especially in the evening, the greater the delay in the release of melatonin, making sleep a challenge. They may experience problems falling asleep as well as difficulty staying asleep. As a result, you sleep fewer overall hours; over time, that sleep deprivation can lead to symptoms of depression.

Getting Back on Track

Limiting overall daily screen time can help improve sleep issues, but most importantly, restricting use right before bed can play a key role in helping you fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality. Consider setting a digital curfew one to two hours before bedtime (the earlier, the better). Create a sleep-positive bedroom environment by encouraging teens to read before bed rather than texting to wind down. Some parents institute a tech-free bedroom policy—no TV, computer, or smart phone allowed in the sleeping space, at least during the night. – National Sleep Foundation