Sleep Disorder Care in Tampa

You want to wake up feeling rested, with more energy and fewer yawns. We’re here to help. We may start with an overnight sleep study, either at home or in our sleep lab. To help you relax and feel at home, our modern sleep center has private rooms and can accommodate children and those with special needs. For your comfort, your room will be furnished with a cushy queen-sized bed, private bathroom with shower, flat-screen television, and DVD player. You can also use our free WiFi to keep in touch with your loved ones. Your care team may use a variety of advanced tests to monitor your sleep patterns and help diagnose possible sleep disorders, including:

• Home Sleep Therapy (HST)
• Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT)
• Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
• Nocturnal Polysomnogram (NPSG)
• Pediatric Sleep Study
• Positive Airway Pressure Titration Study
• Split-Night Study

Whether you take a test at our sleep center or at home, know that your care is in good hands. Your sleep care specialists are accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for out-of-center sleep testing and our sleep center was the first in Tampa Bay to receive AASM accreditation. Helping you rediscover restful sleep is our priority. A comfortable stay is our first step.

When your sleep is disturbed, your days can feel less vibrant. Your care team is here to help you feel brighter and more rested, day after day. At AdventHealth Tampa we’ll work with you to develop a personalized sleep disorder treatment plan that takes your lifestyle and sleep habits into account. In some cases, a few simple changes to your bedtime routine can make all the difference, like avoiding screens and heavy meals late in the evening or using relaxation exercises before you lie down to sleep. Other treatments for sleep disorders can include:

• Dental Appliances
• Lifestyle Changes
• Medical Appliances
• Medication
• Surgery to Relieve Airway Obstruction
• Weight Loss

If your sleep study reveals you have sleep apnea, your treatment will include fitting you with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask to provide a constant flow of air while you sleep. This might feel a little strange at first, but our CPAP clinic is here to support you with free mask fittings and resources to help you get the most from the equipment and feel as comfortable as possible.

As you sleep, your body and mind perform important maintenance to support your wellness, like repairing tissues and storing the memories you’ve made throughout the day. If a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, insomnia, or restless leg syndrome is keeping you awake at night, it’s harder for this rejuvenation to happen. We’re here to help you achieve a healthy sleep pattern again with treatments for sleep disorders that nurture your body, mind, and spirit. Your Sleep Care team includes board-registered sleep technologists and specialists certified in sleep medicine. We’ll also collaborate closely with other departments to create a comprehensive support system you can rely on. This can include dental specialists, nutritionists, fitness and weight-loss experts, mental health specialists, neurologists, and surgeons. Let your sleep care specialists guide you toward a life of whole-person wellness by devising a comprehensive, compassionate care plan.

From maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine to nap therapy and prescription medication, we have several treatment options to help you manage daytime sleepiness and reduce sleep paralysis and hallucinations symptoms.

Devices to Help You Sleep Better
In some cases, you may be fitted for devices that assist with sleep, like a continuous positive airway pressure device (CPAP), an air-producing mask-like tool that adjusts to your face and supports oxygen while you sleep. Or, custom oral appliances, devices molded to the inside of your mouth so that airway can flow continuously, may work better for you.

Genioglossus Advancement Surgery
This is often used for treating obstructive sleep apnea. This procedure involves your surgeon repositioning your tongue by moving it forward so it no longer obstructs your airway as you sleep.

Hyoid Suspension
If you have a problem with your hyoid bone (the U-shaped neck bone that holds your tongue in place), your tongue may block your airway during sleep. Hyoid suspension is a minimally invasive surgery that stabilizes your hyoid bone by pulling it forward through a small incision in your neck.

Inspire® Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy

When nighttime mask-like devices like a CPAP aren’t as effective as you’d hoped, your sleep specialist may recommend a minimally invasive procedure called Inspire® Upper Airway Stimulation Therapy. During this procedure, your doctor will insert a device into your neck, under your skin, that will give you better control of your breathing patterns.

Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS)
The TORS procedure is designed to help you maintain steady airflow. Your surgeon does this by reducing the size of your tongue through a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure.