Sleep Disorder FAQS
A painless, non-invasive test that measures your body’s function during sleep for the purpose of diagnosing and treating a sleep disorder.
A sleep study allows us to measure specifics about your sleep issues. A more specific diagnosis can help us prescribe a more suitable course of treatment for living a better life through better sleep. Check out our sleep disorders section to read about why a sleep study is essential for people with sleep issues, especially those with obstructive sleep apnea.
Feel free to bring anything that will make you more comfortable. The room is equipped with a queen size bed, pillows, and blankets but if you like having your own pillow, we welcome you to bring it with. Feel free to also bring anything that you typically use to relax before bed such as a book, music, or your laptop. The room does have cable tv for your use if you prefer.
A lot of patients feel some level of apprehension. Our goal is to inform you as best we can to ease any of your worries. We also encourage you to bring anything that will make you feel more comfortable such as your pillow, a book you like to read before bed, or your favorite pajamas! Many patient’s even leave their sleep study having a better night sleep than they’ve had in a while!
The devices attached do allow you to turn and move around. In fact, after a while, you may not even notice them!
In extreme cases, your provider can prescribe a sleep aid that you can take upon arrival for your study. Please talk to your doctor if you feel you would need a sleep aid.
A lot of patients feel some level of apprehension. Our goal is to inform you as best we can to ease any of your worries. We also encourage you to bring anything that will make you feel more comfortable such as your pillow, a book you like to read before bed, or your favorite pajamas! Many patient’s even leave their sleep study having a better night sleep than they’ve had in a while!
The devices attached do allow you to turn and move around. In fact, after a while, you may not even notice them!
In extreme cases, your provider can prescribe a sleep aid that you can take upon arrival for your study. Please talk to your doctor if you feel you would need a sleep aid.
If you have to go to the bathroom during your sleep study, simply speak into the room, the built-in microphone will pick up your voice, and your sleep technologist will come and assist you. Fortunately, none of the wires that have been attached to you will need to be removed. The technologist will unplug a couple of monitors from the “jack box” and you will be mobile and able to use the bathroom.
Almost every insurance company covers a sleep study and CPAP therapy. Each insurance policy is unique so make sure to call the number on the back of your insurance card for Out-of-Pocket and Deductible information.