Sleep Wake Center

Sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in the adult population and can affect children as well. During sleep, the airway may collapse which forces the body to awaken briefly. These frequent pauses in breathing may occur many times during the night and disrupt normal sleep.

In addition to daytime sleepiness, other conditions linked to sleep apnea include:

  • Irritability
  • Stroke
  • High blood pressure
  • Cardiac problems

Call Aurora BayCare Medical Center's Sleep Wake Center at (920) 288-4350 for more information or view a list our sleep medicine providers.