Sleep Disorders

If you snore loudly or wake up gasping for air, you may be experiencing signs of a sleep disorder, like sleep apnea. At Broward Health, our caring team of board-certified sleep specialists and experienced techs have more than 40 years of experience helping patients sleep better.

When you come to us for care, we’ll start with:

• Asking about symptoms, like if you wake up sweating or experiencing acid reflux
• Getting a detailed sleep history from you, and hearing a family member’s observations when possible
• Understanding your sleep patterns, including taking a sleepiness score for both day and night

Understanding exactly what you’re experiencing helps us determine the next steps that are right for you.

Sleep Studies & Tests

Home sleep studies are becoming more common and are a convenient way to get the answers you need. We’ll send you home with the equipment you need, which usually includes a sleep monitor. Wearing the monitor at night help us gather useful information about your sleep patterns, all from the comfort of your own bed. Once you’ve gathered a week’s worth of results, we’ll meet to review the results together. This is often how we’re able to diagnose sleep apnea.

For other sleep issues, we might recommend an overnight sleep study at our sleep lab. Our board-certified sleep specialists and experienced techs will make sure you are comfortable during the study.

Your Health and Sleep

Sleep is important for your overall health. If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, sleep problems can make it worse. Losing weight with GLP1 drugs can also improve your sleep apnea. We work closely with cardiologists to help you sleep better and stay healthy.