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A patient with sleep disorders can display a variety of symptoms
upon history and physical examination.

Approximately 85% of all patients with sleep disorders suffer
from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or sleep disordered
breathing (SDB).

Typical warning signs include:


•	Loud snoring that often can be heard in other rooms
•	Gasping for breath, indicating the sleeper’s breathing stops and restarts
•	Excessive daytime sleepiness and falling asleep at inappropriate times
•	Morning nausea and headaches
•	Irritability, depression, forgetfulness or loss of interest in sex
•	Frequent nighttime urination or even bedwetting

Untreated OSA/SDB patients may suffer from a number of consequences that include:


•	Falling asleep while driving
•	Depression
•	High blood pressure
•	Stroke
•	Congestive heart failure
•	Coronary Artery Disease

Treatment of OSA/SDB usually helps or reduces these consequences often quickly
after treatment begins.

Referring a patient to Sleep Management Centers:

Physicians from any specialty can refer patients directly to the sleep center by completing the SMC Referral Form and faxing it to 239-210-0048. This should also include the patient’s history, physical information and insurance information. We will contact the patient to schedule the sleep study for the next available appointment or at the patient’s convenience.

Physicians can also access a number of patient questionnaires by using the convenient login field located in the upper right hand portion of the home page. Please call SMC direct at 239-334-8144 for your access code. Patients will be instructed to bring these questionnaires with them on the night of their sleep study. Patients should also be given the SMC Study Instruction Packet prior to leaving their physicians office.

Once a patient is referred to us for a sleep study, we will contact the patient to provide all the information they will need to have a comfortable stay in the center. Following the sleep study, the recording is scored by a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist and interpreted by one of our Board Certified Sleep Specialists.

Physicians can also refer patients directly to our Medical Director, Dr. Alsbrook, for a thorough interview and evaluation of their sleep-related complaints. Following the interview and office visit, the patient will be scheduled for a sleep study if required. Direct referral to Dr. Alsbrook by calling 239-334-8144.

When patients are referred directly to the sleep center, results are sent back to the referring physician following interpretation. Depending on the results of the first night’s study, our Medical Director may recommend that the patient return for a follow-up sleep study, perhaps for a CPAP titration. Once the patient has completed all the testing and the results are interpreted, a complete report will be sent back to the referring physician. Reports include a summary of the study and the diagnosis and treatment recommendations that can easily be followed by the referring physician.

Certain statements in this website are based on published material.
You are advised to consult with your physician on any medical concerns.