{"id":12,"date":"2017-02-22T17:29:41","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T17:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/?p=12"},"modified":"2018-06-28T17:08:38","modified_gmt":"2018-06-28T17:08:38","slug":"can-sleep-study-help-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepdunwoody.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/22\/can-sleep-study-help-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Can A Sleep Study Help My Sleep Apnea in Dunwoody?"},"content":{"rendered":"\"Why\r\n\r\nAs you toss and turn, you resist the urge to look at the time. Whatever it might be, you\u2019re not going to like it, and you\u2019re sure your alarm will go off at any minute. It\u2019s been like this for months now, and what started as annoying is now becoming dangerous. You noticed yourself nodding off while driving, and that\u2019s when you knew you needed to do something about your sleep problems. After doing a little research online, you think you might have sleep apnea, but you\u2019re unsure. What should you do?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOften, the first step to getting treatment for a sleep disorder is to get a sleep study done. Why is this helpful? Today, Dr. Jeff Rodgers<\/a> is going to talk about how a sleep study may be your first step to finally getting a full night\u2019s rest.\r\n\r\n\r\n

What Is a Sleep Study?<\/h2>\r\nThe main goal of a sleep study is to help your doctor determine if you are suffering from a sleep disorder. If you are consistently having difficulty falling and staying asleep, they will probably recommend that you complete one.\r\n\r\nA sleep study<\/a> is a medical test used to monitor your breathing and physical\/neurological behaviors while you sleep. A full test is conducted in a lab where you will be observed by technicians. On the night of your sleep study, you will go to a lab, and they will attach a variety of monitors to you to keep track of various biological indicators during the course of the night. Some people worry that they won\u2019t be able to sleep in this environment, but fortunately, the technicians don\u2019t need you to be asleep a full 8 hours to get the information they need. After it has been completed, your doctor will look at the data collected and determine if you have any sleep disorders, and then advise you on how to get treatment.\r\n\r\nIn some cases, your doctor may let you perform a sleep study at home. For this, you will be given a device to wear while you sleep that will monitor you, and your doctor will look at its readout afterward.\r\n

Why Would I Need a Sleep Study?<\/h2>\r\nAs we mentioned earlier, you should get a sleep study completed if you are having consistent sleep issues. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should consult a doctor:\r\n