How the sleep disorders clinic can help

Most sleep disorders can be effectively treated once they are diagnosed. If you or a loved one are snoring, experiencing restless leg symptoms or have any other difficulties sleeping, the sleep disorders clinic at Advocate South Suburban Hospital can help.

Diagnosis
Our team of specially trained professionals works together to diagnose your sleep disorder and develop an individualized treatment plan. An evaluation may include an overnight sleep study or a series of monitored daytime naps. Sleep studies are conducted in a comfortable private room at Advocate South Suburban Hospital's sleep disorders clinic. The room is specially equipped to monitor sleep patterns, breathing, brain waves, heart activity, and eye and muscle movements throughout the night.

Information gathered during the study is evaluated by our physicians and used to create a treatment plan. A full report is also sent to the referring physician.

Treatment Options
Based on your evaluation, recommended treatment may include:

• restricting the use of certain drugs, such as alcohol, caffeine and sleeping pills
• special equipment for improving sleep
• a weight-loss program
• medications
• surgical intervention

Insurance
Evaluation and treatment by the sleep disorders clinic at Advocate South Suburban Hospital is covered by most insurance policies and Medicare. To verify coverage, contact us at 708.213.3399.

For More Information or to Schedule an Appointment
A physician referral is required for an appointment with our sleep disorders clinic specialists. We may request a copy of your recent health history. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the sleep disorders clinic at 708.213.3399.

To find a physician to help diagnose a possible sleep disorder, call us at 1-800-3-ADVOCATE (1-800-323-8622).