Do you—or does your primary care physician—have reason to believe that you may have a sleep disorder? You may think that you need to have a polysomnogram (sleep study) in order to verify you have a sleep disorder or sleep problem, and furthermore to determine which one you have and what’s causing it. However, this...
If your doctor or sleep medicine specialist has already performed a sleep study and has determined your airway becomes blocked while you’re sleeping, they’ll likely prescribe you continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Once they decide you require CPAP therapy, they’ll likely order a CPAP titration study. What is a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)...
Sleep disorders are common and not only do they disrupt your sleep, they can truly impact your quality of life. They can also affect your partner’s sleep as well. To receive an official sleep disorder diagnosis, your primary care physician will likely refer you to a sleep professional for an in-laboratory sleep study test known...
