Restorative Sleep Care for Sleep Disorders
The Center for Sleep Disorders at Exeter Hospital offers state-of-the-art procedures and testing services to aid patients in the diagnoses of sleep disorders. We take a multidisciplinary approach to clinical evaluation, diagnostic testing and treatment by working with our team of pulmonary, otolaryngology, neurology, psychiatry, nutrition and cardiology specialists to provide comprehensive care for patients with sleep disorders. Our center also provides testing for children ages six to 12 years for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Patients at the Center for Sleep Disorders are offered a full range of behavioral, pharmacological, surgical and device-related therapies to improve the symptoms and long-term health effect.
More About Sleep Health
- Evaluation, treatment and close follow-up by our sleep physician
- Coordination of care with homecare providers
- Testing offered:
- Home Sleep Testing (HST)
- Polysomnogram (PSG)
- PSG with CPAP/Bipap Titrations
- Overnight Pulse Oximetry
- Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
- Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
- CPAP mask visits with one of our sleep technicians
- Accommodations made for shift workers
- Oxygen available
Getting the appropriate amount and quality of sleep provides mental and physical restoration. Many individuals do not have restorative sleep, which can significantly affect daily functioning and quality of life.
Common Types of Sleep Disorders
- Obstructive, central and complex sleep apnea (temporary pauses in breathing)
- Movement disorders (restless leg syndrome — urge to move or rub legs)
- Insomnia — inability to fall asleep or remain asleep all night
- Narcolepsy-excessive sleepiness, falling asleep at inappropriate time
Signs & Symptoms of Sleep Disorders
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Not breathing at night
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Acting out dreams
- Waking frequently to urinate
- Snoring loudly
- Morning Headaches
- Restless legs
- Multiple awakenings at night
- Poorly controlled blood pressure
- Anxiety, irritability or depression
- Difficulty concentrating
- Personality changes
- Restless sleep
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should contact your physician.
Health Risks of Untreated Sleep Disorders
- Stroke
- Heart Attack
- Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
- Depression/anxiety
- Accidents
Coming for a sleep study can often make a patient feel apprehensive. To assist with this, we aim to make our bedrooms spacious, comfortable and relaxing. Our bedrooms are equipped with:
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV/computer hookup
- Double beds
- Morning refreshments
Our appointment times allow the physician to spend time with each patient to understand their needs and develop a thorough treatment plan.
Sleep studies require a physician's referral. For more information, talk to your primary care provider and call 603-580-7653.
Our facility is handicap accessible.
