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.
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.
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.
Insomnia
Insomnia is a medical condition in which insufficient sleep causes a significant decline in daytime performance and functioning. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pulse Oximetry
Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive, pain-free way of measuring the oxygen in a person's blood.
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Restless legs syndrome is a sleep and movement disorder characterized by an uncomfortable energy that builds up in the legs. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Parasomnias
Parasomnia is a condition involving abnormal and undesirable behaviors that occur during sleep. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Pediatric Tonsillectomy
A pediatric tonsillectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a child's tonsils. Learn about this procedure.
Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder is characterized by eating an unusually large amount of food in one sitting and feeling a loss of control. Learn about symptoms and treatment.