In diagnosing a sleep disorder, we take into consideration which of the many symptoms you may experience, day or night. Individuals often deal with more than one of dozens of different sleep disorders.
Common signs and symptoms of sleep disorders
- Loud snoring
- Daytime sleepiness
- High blood pressure
- Decreased productivity
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Frequent morning headaches
- Sleepwalking/talking
- Nighttime sweating
- Breathing disturbances during sleep
- Frequent awakenings
- Restless or jerking legs
- Waking with gasping, coughing or choking
- Uncontrollable sleep attacks
When you come to us for help, we ask you to complete a survey that helps determine which additional studies are appropriate for you. You may be asked to spend the night at the center where our specially trained staff perform an overnight sleep study. Our sleep physicians use the following studies to evaluate sleep disorders:
- Polysomnogram
An overnight sleep study to observe and monitor your breathing, heart rate and oxygen level during sleep.
- Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT)
A daytime study that measures the speed of falling asleep. This test is used to assist in diagnosing narcolepsy and to access daytime sleepiness.
- Nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) titration
An overnight study to determine the effective level of air pressure to maintain an open airway.
