Insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, REM behavior
disorder, narcolepsy, snoring and more: Sleep disorders prevent
millions of Americans from getting a full night of restful,
restorative sleep each night. As one of the largest
multidisciplinary sleep centers in the nation, the Washington
University Sleep Medicine Center has the advantage of working
with first-class physicians involved in both patient care and
cutting-edge research, many of whom are recognized in Best
Doctors in America and America's Top Doctors. Understanding
Sleep Disorders The inability to get a good night’s sleep is
often overlooked or attributed to stress, anxiety or other
conditions. But restful sleep is an essential part of good
health, and sleep problems can have a serious impact on the
quality of life. This is a serious disorder in which breathing
is repeatedly stopped for a short period, then resumed after a
brief awakening. The cycle can repeat hundreds of times a night.
Common symptoms include loud habitual snoring and day