Fact Sheets

Snoring
Snoring is a harsh, noisy breathing caused by an improper inflow and outflow of air during sleep. Learn about causes and treatment.
Sleep Study
A sleep study is a noninvasive test that electronically records activity in the brain and body during sleep. Learn about this procedure.
Pediatric Sleep Study
A pediatric sleep study is an evaluation that analyzes a child's sleeping habits in the controlled setting of a sleep lab.
Pediatric Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils that causes them to swell, making it hard to swallow and leaving the lymph nodes in the neck sore.
Pediatric Tonsillectomy
A pediatric tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a child's tonsils. Learn about this procedure.
Emergency Medical Services
Guided by Yale Medicine physicians, EMS teams use innovative protocols to ensure patients receive the best care from the moment they dial 911.
Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that causes a child to stop breathing momentarily. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Ischemic Stroke
A type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel or fatty plaque blocks a blood vessel in the brain.
Chronic Stress
Chronic stress is a consistent sense of feeling pressured and overwhelmed for a long period of time. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Peripheral Neuropathy
When the peripheral nerves (nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord) become damaged and do not work properly.