Sleep Disorder Center in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania
Our sleep lab has a comfortable atmosphere with the following amenities:
- Individual controlled temperature settings
- Over sized walk in shower
- Flat Screen TV with Cable
- Queen sized Serta beds
- Variety of pillows
- Plush bedding
Sleep Disordered Breathing
The most common form of sleep disordered breathing is Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, or OSA. Sleep apnea is a condition where a patient will stop breathing repeatedly during periods of sleep, resulting in fragmented unrefreshing sleep. Sleep apnea is usually associated with loud snoring or snorting. Jerking of arms and legs may be noticed by a bed partner and the patient may awaken short of breath or with heart pounding. Patients with sleep apnea are often unaware of their problem and have frequent arousals/awakenings caused by the pauses in breathing. Untreated sleep apnea usually results in excessive daytime sleepiness and may contribute to high blood pressure, cardiac problems, depression and sexual dysfunction.
In addition to obstructive sleep apnea, sleep disordered breathing may also be related to central or mixed apneas upper respiratory resistance syndrome, or asthma related sleep breathing problems.
Checking In:
Enter at the Emergency Services Entrance. Upon arrival let the Registration Clerk at the desk know you are here for a sleep study. The sleep study technician will come and get you.
Checking Out:
Once you have completed your testing, you may exit through the Emergency room.
If you have any questions prior to your exam, please call (717) 987-0095.
Physicians
Johny P. Alencherry, M.D., Shaheen Iqbal, M.D., Kalim Ahmed, M.D. and
Pajman, Danai, M.D.
