Sleep medicine conditions & treatments at The Christ Hospital
When your sleep is interrupted on a nightly or near-nightly basis, it can have far-reaching consequences on your personal, work and social life. We provide diagnosis, including sleep studies and treatment for the full spectrum of sleep disorders.
We treat:
Sleep apnea—breathing that starts and stops involuntarily and disrupts your sleep multiple times a night
Insomnia—the inability to fall asleep or remain asleep
Restless leg syndrome—feelings of creeping, crawling, tingling, or burning in your legs that cause an irresistible urge to move
Idiopathic hypersomnia—excessive daytime sleepiness
Narcolepsy—overwhelming daytime sleepiness that causes you to fall asleep at inappropriate times and locations
Snoring—loud, harsh sound caused by obstructed breathing and vibrations in your throat
Parasomnias—abnormal movements and behaviors that occur while you’re sleeping like sleepwalking, sleep talking, nightmares, or teeth and jaw grinding
Whatever it is that’s keeping you up at night, the board-certified sleep experts at The Christ Hospital can help you stop tossing and turning to get the high-quality rest you deserve.
Sleep medicine treatment options
Grab some shut eye. Catch some z’s. Doze off. No matter what you call it—regular, restorative sleep is a vital part of a healthy life. When sleep disorders disrupt your slumber, it can turn every day into a nightmare.
Our world-class sleep medicine specialists have the expertise, knowledge, and technology to give you the solution you’ve been dreaming of.
Our treatment options include:
CPAP and other options to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea
If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine may provide relief for your restless nights. While sleeping, you’ll wear a mask that allows the CPAP machine to deliver air that supports your throat tissues and prevents obstruction.
If you prefer not to use a CPAP machine, an oral appliance may be part of your backup plan. We work with dental specialists to custom design a dental device or mouthguard that fits your exact specifications to help your airways remain clear.
Inspire - upper airway stimulation
Inspire is an FDA-approved treatment for people with obstructive sleep apnea who cannot tolerate using a CPAP machine. Inspire monitors your breathing while you sleep and controls the movement of your tongue and airway muscles to ensure your air pathways are kept open.
Inspire is implanted under the skin of your collarbone, typically during an outpatient procedure. You control the Inspire device with a small remote control so you can turn the device on before bed and turn it off when you wake.
You may be a candidate for Inspire if:
You have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea
You are unable to use or get consistent benefit from CPAP
You are not significantly overweight (BMI of 35 or lower)
You are over the age of 18
Call 513-421-5558 to discuss eligiblity or schedule an appointment.
Cognitive behavioral therapy
The quality of your sleep can often be improved by using behavioral or psychological techniques that develop good sleep hygiene and instill habits that improve your rest.
We use a wide range of strategies to help you make any needed changes, including:
Relaxation techniques—teaches you to relax using breathing exercises, mindfulness, meditation and other strategies
Biofeedback—teaches you ways to change and control your body’s reaction to stress
Sleep hygiene education and training—highlights healthy sleep habits like maintaining a regular bedtime routine or eliminating excess light in your bedroom
Lifestyle changes—outlines different habits and behaviors that could be affecting your sleep like excess weight, caffeine or alcohol use
Medication
Your treatment plan may include prescription sleeping medication or natural supplements like melatonin to help you fall and stay asleep. Your doctor will discuss the pros and cons of each and help you make an educated decision about their use.
Surgery
When other methods fail to produce adequate sleep, you may need surgery to correct the issue, including:
Tonsillectomy—surgical removal of your tonsils
Adenoidectomy—surgical removal of your adenoids
Correction of a nasal deformity or injury