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 Do I Need a Physician Referral to Have a Sleep Study?
No, you can schedule yourself to have a sleep study.
How Do I Schedule an Appointment?
Appointments can be scheduled by calling the Kettering Center at 937-395-8805.
What Can I Expect?
During your first appointment you will be interviewed and examined. Based upon this examination you may be scheduled for a nighttime study or both a nighttime and daytime study. The study is private and painless.
What Should I Bring With Me to My Sleep Study?
- All medications that you will need at bedtime, during the night or in the morning
- their own toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush & others as needed such as shaver, shave cream)
- normal sleep attire (briefs are OK for men)
- hair dryer if needed
- special pillow if desired
- reading glasses if needed
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is when the there is a reduction or a stop in airflow due to a collapse of your upper airway (throat, tonsils, tongue).
Is Sleep Apnea Dangerous?
It may cause you to stop breathing for ten seconds or more hundreds of times a night. These pauses put a strain on the breathing and heart muscles. This may lead to high blood pressure, severe daytime sleepiness, irregular heartbeat, and an enlarged heart. In severe cases sleep apnea is life threatening.
What Are Treatment Options?
Your treatment will depend upon your individual evaluation.
- Weight Loss
- Sleep Position Avoidance
- Dental or Medical Sleep Appliances
- Nasal Pressure Mask Therapy
- Medication
- Surgical Intervention
If you have any further questions, feel free to send us an email by clicking the "Email Us" link
in the upper right side of this page.
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