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UF Health Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine - Jacksonville offers diagnostic and treatment services for all major lung problems, including shortness of breath, chronic cough, hemoptysis (coughing up blood) and abnormal chest X-rays.

Losing rest due to a sleep disorder? Trust the region's top sleep specialists at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare for proper diagnosis and treatment. Call today!

Additional areas of special interest include: -COPD management -Interstitial lung disease -Lung cancer diagnosis -Sleep disorders -Transtracheal oxygen therapy

"My goal is to provide a comfortable environment for my patients by listening and building a strong provider-patient relationship. I believe that it is my re...

Principles and Practice of Pediatric Sleep Medicine,2nd Edition, written by preeminent sleep medicine experts Drs. Sheldon, Kryger, Ferber, and Gozal, is the most comprehensive source for diagnosing and managing sleep disorders in children. Newly updated

At South Nassau Center for Sleep Medicine our experts evaluate and treat adults and children who have health conditions that cause difficulty sleeping — difficulty that not only affects quality of life, but that can sometimes be life-threatening.

"While I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of diseases, I feel that all conditions are best managed with a well-rounded and persona...

1. When is it time to see a sleep specialist
Patients often come to see me for a sleep evaluation when sleepiness has been interfering with their normal daytime functioning. Examples include falling asleep at work, having a car accident or close call while driving, poor memory and/or concentration, and being too sleepy to enjoy the activities they used to enjoy. Oftentimes a spouse will bring a loved one in for evaluation because of loud snoring, or even worse – disturbing episodes of…

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Daylight saving time gives us an opportunity to enjoy a little more sunlight when we get home from a busy day. However, studies indicate that this time change can also be associated with disrupted sleep, and even a suggestion of increased hearts attacks soon after
Here are some tips for adjusting to daylight saving time this weekend:
1. Prepare for “springing ahead” by trying to get to bed early over this weekend. I would suggest avoiding large meals or significant exercise late in…

Sleep Medicine Physician Dr. Brandy Roane shares important information about how much sleep children of all ages need and how to help them adjust to a back-t...

Sleep health information from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Symptoms and treatments for insomnia, sleep apnea and sleep disorders. Find a sleep center for help sleeping.

How to improve your kids’ sleep habits
[KMSP Fox 9, Sept. 24, 2016] In some houses it’s a regular battle, getting the kids down to sleep at a regular time, especially now that they’re back in school. Dr. Eric Hernandez , a sleep medicine specialist who practices at Abbott Northwestern Hospital , talked with Fox 9 News about why sleep is important for kids and how to develop good sleep habits.

Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Sure, they might steal the covers or cross over onto your side of the bed, but the person sleeping next to you might also hold the key to diagnosing sleep apnea or other serious sleep disorders. Beaumont pulmonologists recommend asking them about your own sleep habits before your next annual checkup
“It’s just not practical to watch yourself sleep,” says Beaumont pulmonologist…

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While the rest of the world is sleeping, some people remain wide-awake due to insomnia. It’s the most common sleep-related problem, with about one-third of adults experiencing insomnia symptoms at any given time. Up to 10 percent have insomnia severe enough that it’s considered a full-fledged disorder
Experts have different definitions of insomnia, says Johns Hopkins sleep expert Rachel Salas, M.D. But insomnia…

For years, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, experts on all things sleep, has called for daylight saving time to be abolished.

What does BMI mean for your overall health? A bariatric surgeon weighs in
Last updated: Dec 05, 2019
Maintaining a healthy weight can help lower the risk of developing illnesses, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, heart disease and other potentially life-threatening conditions
One’s body mass index (BMI) can be used to categorize a person’s weight category. BMI is not 100% indicative of the…