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CoxHealth Regional Sleep Disorders Center
Accredited by the American Academy of Sleep
Medicine
For most people, falling asleep and staying asleep come naturally. But
for those with sleep disorders, there�s nothing simple about getting
a good  night�s
rest. Poor "sleep hygiene" can leave you feeling drowsy during
the day and wide awake at bedtime.
Techniques such as stimulus control and sleep restriction strategies
may help you overcome problems with sleeplessness. However, if the problem
persists longer than four to six weeks, you may need professional help.
If you have occasional sleep problems, try our Tips
for a good night's sleep. If you suspect a sleep disorder in
yourself or someone you know, start by taking our Sleep
Quiz.
At Cox Regional Sleep Disorders Center, all sleep-related problems are
studied thoroughly, including disorders such as:
- insomnia
- obstructive sleep apnea
- narcolepsy
- shift work sleep disorder
- REM sleep disorders
- sleep terrors
- sleep enuresis
- sleep walking
- sleep talking
How to access the Sleep Evaluation process:
You will need to talk with your primary physician and ask him/her to
refer you to one of our sleep physicians, Dr. Edward Gwin or Dr. Terrence
Coulter at Ferrell-Duncan Clinic.
One of these physicians will conduct a short sleep consultation to
get a history of your sleep patterns, sleep difficulties as well as a
thorough medical work-up.
After this consultation your sleep physician will then send you to
the Sleep Disorders Center for a sleep study or they may offer
another path
for you depending on your individual signs and symptoms. Important FACT:
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
fatigue causes approximately 1.2 million crashes each year.
A recent survey revealed that 29 percept of U.S. drivers reported
dozing off at the wheel this past year, 2 percent out of which ended
up in crashes. If you
apply
this to the 191 million licensed drivers in the U.S., it comes out
to nearly 1.2 million fatigue-related crashes.
Publication of the APT -
A2Zzz -
Volume 12-Number 4 Want more Info?
For more information or free booklets on specific types of sleep disorders,
contact [email protected] or
visit the American Academy of Sleep Medicine at www.aasmnet.org Top of page
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We are located on the Cox South Campus in
the Wheeler Heart & Vascular Center
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a Map 3800 S. National Ave.,
Suite 150
Springfield, MO 65807 417/269-5575
Cox Monett
801 N. Lincoln Ave.
Monett, MO 65708
417/354-1COX
Sleep
Disorders Center - Home
Tips for a good night's sleep
Sleep quiz
More information on Sleep and Sleep disorders:
(PDF Format)
Circadian Rhythms
Coping with Shift Work
Insomnia
For CPAP Users
Restless Leg Syndrome & Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
Snoring and Sleep
Apnea
Sleep Hygiene
Special Sleep Requirements in Women
Testimonies
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