The
Sleep Center of Kentuckiana is a comprehensive clinical facilityAccredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicinewith the latest
technology for diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of sleep/wake
disorders. Staffed by our specialized team of Sleep Medicine Physicians" Dr. Azmi Draw & Dr. Kheder Kutmah "and
Nurse Practitioners.
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According to the National Sleep Foundation, obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA) is a disorder in which breathing is briefly and repeatedly
interrupted during sleep. The Greek word "apnea" means "without breath." Apnea
is defined as a cessation of breath that lasts at least 10 seconds.
OSA occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat are not able to keep the
throat open, despite efforts to breathe. This causes blockages in the airway and
breathing interruptions (apnea). Obstructive apnea can result in two problems:
fragmented sleep and lowered levels of oxygen in the blood. The combination of
sleep disturbance and oxygen starvation can result in multiple problems,
including automobile accidents, hypertension, heart disease, and mood and memory
problems.
OSA affects roughly 18 million Americans. A minimum of 2 to 3 percent of
children are affected by OSA, with 10 to 20 percent of habitually snoring
children being affected by it. Risk factors for OSA include having a small upper
airway (or large tongue, tonsils, or uvula); being overweight; having a recessed
chin, small jaw, or large overbite; a large neck size (17 inches or greater for
men, 16 inches or greater for women); smoking and alcohol use; being age 40 or
older; and being African-American, Pacific-Islander, or Hispanic. OSA seems to
run in some families, suggesting a possible genetic link.
If you think you may have obstructive sleep apnea, call the Sleep Center of
Kentuckiana at: (502) 964-2440
Do you
or a loved one have trouble falling asleep at night?
Get a
restlessness or creepy feeling in your legs?
Get sudden
jerks in your arms legs or body?
Get 8 hours
of sleep and still feel tired?
Fight to
stay awake during the day?
Get hot or
sweaty while asleep?
Have trouble
staying asleep?
Wake up with
headaches?
Get sudden
weakness?
Need to take
naps?
Grind your
teeth?
Ever bed wet?
Or snore?
If you answer yes to any of the above
Questions than call
us at:(502) 964-2440
Office day hours
We are open for business
Monday - Thursday at 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Office Night hours
Our night shift starts at 8:00 PM until all patients
are checked out the next morning all week.
The
Sleep Center of Kentuckiana
