3 Questions to Ask When You Go to See a Sleep Specialist

Last updated 10 months ago

Getting a good night’s sleep every night can improve your health, your productivity, and your mood. Do you lie awake at night, unable to fall asleep? Do you wake up several times, feeling exhausted but unable to fall back to sleep? If your nights are marred by restlessness and anxiety or you are regularly deprived of sleep, you should consult a sleep specialist and ask these questions:

What Type of Sleep Tests Do You Offer?
If you have chronic sleep troubles and have already tried a variety of treatment options, finding a solution that works for you requires a multifaceted approach. To improve the likelihood of finding a successful solution, choose a sleep clinic that offers a variety of sleep study options. Overnight sleep studies, multiple sleep latency tests, and maintenance of wakefulness tests are three options offered by the country’s leading sleep clinics.
What Treatment Methods Do You Recommend?
Sleeping pills are most effective when they are reserved for use during the most persistent bouts of insomnia. If you are looking for a permanent solution to your sleeping or snoring problems, a qualified sleep specialist will likely first recommend cognitive behavior therapy and the use of oral appliances.
Is It Possible That I Have Sleep Apnea?
Research suggests that sleep apnea is one of the most underdiagnosed sleeping disorders in the United States. If you find that you wake up in the night feeling short of breath and feel exhausted throughout the day, sleep apnea could be to blame. Ask your sleep specialist to pay special attention to signs of this disorder when administering tests. As a first line of treatment of sleep apnea, you may be given an oral appliance.

Comfort Sleep is Monmouth County’s premier sleep clinic and sleep disorder treatment center. If you are a New Jersey resident who is looking for a safe and effective solution to your sleep or snoring problems, our team of experienced sleep specialists can help you. Call (732) 455-3030 to learn more about our testing methods and the various treatment options we provide.