According to a National Sleep Foundation poll, nearly three-quarters of American adults experience a sleeping problem a few nights a week or more. Over one-third report getting less than seven hours of sleep each weeknight and being so tired during the day that daily activities are affected. Studies show that lack of sleep can lead to poor work performance, risk of injury, health problems and relationship difficulties.

UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Sleep Disorders Program uses a team approach, combining specialists from pulmonary, neurology, psychiatry, otolaryngology and pediatrics to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. Using state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques and treatments, we have expertise in the management of a wide range of sleep disorders, including:

• Circadian rhythm disorders
• Healthy sleep/sleep hygiene
• Insomnia
• Narcolepsy
• Parasomnia
• Period limb movements and restless leg syndrome
• Sleep apnea
• Snoring

Since 2001, UT Southwestern’s Sleep Medicine Fellowship Program has trained numerous sleep specialists who integrate several areas of medicine to diagnose and treat the 100 or so known sleep disorders.

Tools such as a polysomnogram (sleep study) and sleep diary are commonly prescribed as a first step toward understanding sleep patterns and preparing an individualized plan of care for each patient.