According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, a majority of Americans say they experience frequent sleep problems and nearly one-quarter report daytime sleepiness that often interferes with work and other activities.

Millions of people seek and receive help with their sleep problems each year. Yet, many ignore their problems and continue to suffer unnecessary discomfort.

Left untreated, sleep problems can contribute to strokes, heart attacks, high blood pressure, clinical depression, diabetes and other serious health concerns. In addition, more than 100,000 automobile crashes and 1,500 deaths a year are attributed to drowsy driving.

Individuals can vastly improve their sleep, overall health and quality of life by better understanding sleep, practicing good sleep hygiene, recognizing the signs of sleep disorders and seeking proper treatment.

* Patients under the age of 18 must have an adult stay with them during the study.

For information on scheduling a consultation or a sleep study, please call 703-645-2244 (Fairfax) or 703-858-3711 (Loudoun), between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Please learn more about the Northern Virginia Sleep Diagnostic Center and sleep disorders by visiting our YouTube Channel.

Northern Virginia Sleep Diagnostic Center is owned and operated by the Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialists of Northern Virginia.