SLEEP DISORDERS
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Narcolepsy
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
REM Sleep Disorder
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness (EDS)
Childhood Sleep Problems

Introduction

A sleep disorder refers to a condition in which falling asleep, maintaining sleep or maintaining wakefulness is affected. There are many separate conditions under the diagnosis of Sleep Disorders. Usually a complete history and overnight sleep study confirms this condition.

Examples of Sleep Disorders include:

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea- characterized by variable pauses in breathing, very loud snoring and excessive daytime fatigue.
• Narcolepsy- a disorder of extreme daytime sleepiness with a very rapid onset of dreaming with sleep, sleep paralysis with inability to move and loss of muscle tone with exposure to intense emotion.
• Restless Leg Syndrome- an uncomfortable feeling of restless feeling in the legs that causes a person to move them excessively during sleep. Sleep is disrupted and daytime fatigue is common.
• REM Sleep Disorder- an interruption of dreaming during sleep that results in acting out one's dreams as the muscles are not paralyzed. An individual may get out of bed, go to the kitchen and mistakenly ingest household cleaning supplies believing them to be food or become aggressive to his or her partner due to acting out in a dream.

How can Dr. Kohn help you?

Dr. Kohn uses a variety of evaluation forms and both Assessment and Treatment Tools in his Practice. He uses a Holistic view of the patient and the problem. Dr. Kohn uses a Biological-Psychological-Social framework to assess your symptoms because he knows that the proper diagnosis leads to proper treatment.

Following a clinical evaluation, a polysomnogram is done (sleep study). Coordinating treatment with the sleep doctor, or using medication alone to treat RLS or EDS, is offered. Actigraphy evaluates circadian rhythms in sleep, mood, and ADHD disorders.