 Owatonna Hospital
Sleep disordersGetting enough sleep is important. It affects your physical and mental health. Although there are more than 80 types of sleep disorders, the most common include: sleep apnea, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder and narcolepsy.
SnoringSnoring is caused by a vibration of tissues in your throat from air passing through as you breath in. About five out of 100 people who snore might have a life threatening disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (your breathing stops or gets very shallow while you are sleeping).
Sleep apneaSleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which you stop breathing while asleep. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when air cannot flow into or out of your nose or mouth. This is the most common type of sleep apnea.
Restless leg syndrome (RLS)Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that causes you to have unpleasant feelings in your legs. You may feel sensations such as creeping, itching, crawling or pulling.
InsomniaIf you have insomnia, you may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up early in the morning. This leaves you feeling unrefreshed in the morning and tired, irritated and drained of energy the next day.
Sleep studiesPolysomnography is a special study of your sleep. It records your brain activity, eye movements, breathing, heart rate, oxygen level, and chin and leg muscle movement patterns. For the sleep study, you will spend the night at a sleep center. Sleep labFor more about the sleep lab or to schedule an appointment, call 507-977-2190. More than one out of four people experience a sleep disorder at some time in their lives. Snoring, sleep apnea, restless limbs, insomnia and other sleep disorders can be treated at the Owatonna Hospital's sleep lab. A sleep study at Owatonna Hospital is done in a private, comfortable bedroom within the sleep department, located on the first floor. Each room offers a private phone, bathroom and shower facilities. Sleep lab photo tourThis tour includes how to get to the sleep lab on the first floor, as well as a glimpse into what is involved and what the sleeping rooms look like. The sleep lab is staffed by registered sleep technologists and respiratory therapists to provide the highest quality and educational experience. All sleep studies are interpreted by a physician specializing in sleep medicine. Follow up care may be provided by either a referring physician or a sleep specialist. 
Allina Sleep CentersWe are part of Allina Sleep Centers, a network of comprehensive services for people who have difficulty staying awake during the day, falling asleep at night and/or staying asleep. To learn more, visit allina.com/sleep. Sleep quizDo I have a sleep problem? The answers to a few simple questions may show whether you might need a sleep study. |
