North Jersey Therapy & Diagnostics Centers
What is Sleep Disorder?
There are about 70 million Americans who suffer from some form of sleep disorder. About 60% of them have a chronic disorder. One of the most common sleep disorders is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Sleep Apnea is defined as periods of stopped breathing lasting 10 seconds or longer, that occur during sleep.
According to the Washington-based American Sleep Apnea Association, there is an estimation of 12 million people afflicted with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and 10 million of them are still undiagnosed.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there is an estimation that 3% of children aged 2-8 years are afflicted by OSA. Studies indicate that children with OSA tend to have behavioral problems similar to those children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A recent study in first grade students found that 18% of the students in the lowest 10% of the class academically have OSA. Treatment of OSA led to a significant improvement in school performance.
Sleep Apnea Sleep Walking Hypersomnia
Sleep State Misperception Night Terrors Nightmares
Sleep Talking Rhythmic Movement Disorder Confusional Arousals
Sleep Paralysis Sleep Bruxism REM Behavior
According to the Washington-based American Sleep Apnea Association, there is an estimation of 12 million people afflicted with Obstructive Sleep Apnea and 10 million of them are still undiagnosed.
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, there is an estimation that 3% of children aged 2-8 years are afflicted by OSA. Studies indicate that children with OSA tend to have behavioral problems similar to those children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A recent study in first grade students found that 18% of the students in the lowest 10% of the class academically have OSA. Treatment of OSA led to a significant improvement in school performance.
Sleep Apnea Sleep Walking Hypersomnia
Sleep State Misperception Night Terrors Nightmares
Sleep Talking Rhythmic Movement Disorder Confusional Arousals
Sleep Paralysis Sleep Bruxism REM Behavior
How can I tell if my child or I have a Sleep Disorder?
Your Child:
You or someone you may know:
- Does your child often get disrupted during sleep?
- Does your child snore with pauses, gasps or snorts during sleep?
- Does your child wet the bed?
- Is your child hyperactive during the day?
- Is your child irritable, having problems in school or prone to mood swings?
- Is your child restless during sleep?
- Is your child under-weight and not growing as expected?
- Do you or someone you know snore loudly?
- Do you or someone you know sleepwalk?
- Do you or someone you know have frequent nightmares?
- Are you or someone you know frequently sleepy during the day?
- Do you or someone you know wake up in the middle of the night with heartburn?
- Do you or someone you know have a hard time falling asleep?
- Do family and friends complain about changes in your personality?
- Do you or someone you know wake up with headaches?
- Do you or someone you know repeatedly stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep?
- Have you or someone you know rapidly gained weight during the past year?
If you answered "yes" to 3 or more questions,
your child or you or someone you know could have
Obstructive Sleep Apnea!
your child or you or someone you know could have
Obstructive Sleep Apnea!
So what do I do if I have Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
If you have the symptoms listed above, WE CAN HELP YOU!
We specialize in Adult and Children Sleep Disorders.
The first step is to contact us by phone or e-mail. The Clinical Administrator is more than happy to answer all your questions. We will treat all you personal information confidentially.
Prior to your visit, your physician, your child's pediatric doctor or our physician boarded in Sleep Medicine can determine if you, your child or someone you know needs an overnight sleep study.
Once determined, North Jersey Diagnostics will conduct a night-time sleep analysis at one of our Sleep Study Centers.
Prior to your visit, your physician, your child's pediatric doctor or our physician boarded in Sleep Medicine can determine if you, your child or someone you know needs an overnight sleep study.
Once determined, North Jersey Diagnostics will conduct a night-time sleep analysis at one of our Sleep Study Centers.
What is a Sleep Study?
A sleep study is a 7-8 hour monitoring of a patient's involuntary activities during sleep. Also known as a Polysomnogram (PSG), a sleep study evaluates a patient's sleep pattern by recording heart rhythm, breathing, eye and leg movement, brain activity, and oxygen levels. We record these evaluations on the latest technology available while maintaining an ambiance just like home!
The Procedure
Our well-trained sleep technician will place a number of sensors on the patient's skin and scalp. The technician will then resume their position in the tech room and continue to monitor the patient throughout the night via infra-red video camera located in the bedroom.
After the overnight study, the test result is promptly evaluated by our Sleep Physician who will diagnose your sleep problem. If a sleep disorder is found after evaluation, the patient must come in for a CPAP titration to determine which treatment will be most adequate for the patient's symptoms.
How to Prepare for your Sleep Study
Go to our: Imcoming Patient Forms Page and read and complete all forms regarding our Sleep Study. Then contact our office at (973)-595-7500 to schedule your sleep study appointment. Brace yourself for peaceful sleep, at last!
WHAT IS DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT?
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is medical equipment used in the treatment of rehabilitation and health care. Here at the North Jersey Therapy & Diagnostics Centers we provide Oxygen Concentrators, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAPs) and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAPs) for those who have trouble breathing, whether it be all day or just when sleeping.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is medical equipment used in the treatment of rehabilitation and health care. Here at the North Jersey Therapy & Diagnostics Centers we provide Oxygen Concentrators, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAPs) and Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAPs) for those who have trouble breathing, whether it be all day or just when sleeping.
A little information about our DMEs
Oxygen Concentrators:
An Oxygen Concentrator is a device used to help assist those with difficulty breathing on a 24/7 hour basis. The oxygen in the generator contains a higher concentration than atmospheric air, helping the patient receive the adequate amount of oxygen needed.Our Oxygen Concentrator models include:
- Respironics Millenium Concentrator
CPAPS:
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure uses a device to help assist those found with Sleep Apnea breathe more easily during sleep. The device is comprised of a full face mask that covers your nose and mouth, tubing, and a humidifier. CPAPs helps prevent your airway from collapsing during sleep by increasing the air pressure in your throat when you inhale.Our CPAP models include:
- Puritan Bennett Sandman
- ResMed S8 Compact
- Puritan Bennett GoodKnight 420G
BiPAPS:
Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure uses a device to help assist those found with Sleep Apnea breathe more easily during sleep. The device is comprised of a full face mask that covers your nose and mouth, tubing, and a humidifier. BiPAPs are comprised of two different levels of pressure, one for inhalation and one for exhalation. The Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure is used for inhalation and the Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure, which is a lower setting, is used for exhalation.Our BiPAP models include:
- VPAP III & III ST
How do CPAPs and BiPAPs work?
Every CPAP and BiPAP is connected to tubing which directs the air to the patient via the face mask. They all come equip with a humidifier that provides the patient with moisture for their oxygen.
Some Healthy Sleep Tips
- Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. Consistency leads to a healthy, balanced sleeping pattern.
- Refrain from consuming caffeinated substances in the evening. This delays sleep and risks arousal throughout the night.
- Do not take naps past 3pm for it will hinder your drowsiness at night.
- Do not go to bed with an empty stomach for this may cause irritability. Instead, have a snack but refrain from consuming heavy meals.
- Avoid bright lights before you sleep for it will alert your brain to wake up, making sleep very difficult.
