søvnklinik

A søvnklinik, or sleep clinic, is a medical facility dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of sleep disorders. These clinics are staffed by healthcare professionals who specialize in sleep medicine, including physicians, psychologists, and technologists. Patients are typically referred to a sleep clinic when they experience persistent or severe difficulties related to sleep, such as insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, snoring, or irregular sleep-wake patterns.

The diagnostic process at a sleep clinic often begins with a thorough medical history and a physical examination. A key component of diagnosis is a sleep study, also known as polysomnography. This overnight study monitors various physiological functions during sleep, including brain waves, eye movements, muscle activity, heart rate, breathing, and blood oxygen levels. Depending on the suspected disorder, other tests may be performed.

Treatment plans are individualized and depend on the specific sleep disorder identified. Common treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for sleep apnea, and lifestyle modifications. In some cases, medication may also be prescribed. The goal of a søvnklinik is to improve a patient's sleep quality, which in turn can positively impact their overall health, well-being, and daily functioning.