The Woodlands Sleep Evaluation Center:
Specialized Services and Treatment Programs
Quick Links: [Medication Therapy] - [CPAP / BiPAP] - [Oral Appliances]
[Surgical Intervention] - [Breathing Study] - [Behavioral Therapy]
Individualized Evaluation
Patients referred to The Woodlands Sleep Evaluation Center. undergo a comprehensive visit with a sleep specialist that enables the selection of appropriate diagnostic testing. The clinical history, physical examination and diagnostic findings are then synthesized into an effective treatment plan.
Innovative Treatment Programs
The individualized screening process, staff expertise and specialized treatment programs increases our success in treating sleep disorders. Some of the treatment programs available are:
Medication Therapy
- Snoring
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Sleep Apnea
- Restless legs syndrome
- Narcolepsy
- Periodic limb movements
- Sleep Walking
- Insomnia
- Abnormal dream behavior
CPAP/BiPAP Therapy
- Sleep Apnea (moderate to severe)
Oral Appliances
Referrals to an appropriate dentist for
- Sleep Apnea (mild to moderate)
- Snoring
- CPAP failure
- CPAP without strap
Surgical Intervention/Weight Loss Program
- Referrals for appropriate treatment are available when needed
Ambulatory Breathing Study
When combined with other clinical data, ambulatory recording can help identify those patients who are unlikely to have Obstructive Sleep Apnea before they are referred for unneeded polysomnographic studies.
Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral therapy for insomnia offers a non-pharmacologic approach to treating sleep disturbance through a variety of techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Stimulus control, Sleep Restriction therapy, and sleep hygiene.