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SLEEP

1311 E. Franklin Street
Monroe, NC 28112

The Sleep Center
A good night's sleep is vital to a productive day, yet almost half of all adults experience some type of sleep disorder. There are more than 50 sleep disorders that cause difficulty in falling asleep, staying asleep or remaining awake during normal waking hours. While these disorders may lead to high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, the good news is that most sleep disorders are treatable after an accurate diagnosis.

The Sleep Center at Carolinas Medical Center-Union has the technology and expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of adult and pediatric sleep disorders. These include loud snoring, sleep apnea, chronic insomnia, narcolepsy, dependence on sleeping pills, sleep walking, night terrors and nightmares.

Our two-bedroom facility is open for testing six nights a week, Sunday through Friday. All procedures are conducted by appointment only and through the referrals of our sleep physicians.

The Sleep Center is part of Carolinas HealthCare Systems' Carolinas Sleep Services. This affiliation gives us access to a large network of sleep specialists. However, we are the only sleep center in Monroe that works with Monroe-based physicians and that has a staff with specialized credentials in sleep medicine.

For more information, call Carolinas Sleep Services at 704-548-5855 or toll-free 877-2SLEEPEZ.

 QUESTIONNAIRE
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you may have a sleep problem:
1
Have you ever been told you snore loudly or stop breathing in your sleep?
2 Are you tired or sleepy during the day despite getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night?
3 Do you use the bathroom frequently during the night?
4 Have you ever fallen asleep driving?
5 Do you frequently have problems falling or staying asleep?
6 Do you have uncomfortable or restless feelings in your legs at night?
 QUICK FACTS

About 30 to 40 million Americans suffer from serious sleep disorders.

Most sleep disorders can be successfully treated or controlled once properly diagnosed.

Sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure, increased risk of heart attacks and stroke, and even heart failure in severe cases.

About 40% of the adult population snores.

Snoring is more common among those who are overweight and middle-aged or older.

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