02/04/2016 11:03
The first step in diagnosing sleep apnea is the recognition of the symptoms, underscoring the importance knowing those. The next step is to schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or your sleep medicine-trained dentist. They will ask you for your assessment of the symptoms and why you think you might have it. They will also take a medical history and other related information.
The next step is to get tested, which can be done in one of two ways. First, it can be done at home using a testing machine that will monitor vital signs and more. This can be obtained from the doctor or dentist. While this is an excellent way to get some important diagnostic information, the second option is much more thorough. In that option, you will need to go to a sleep center for testing. The information gathered by the center will be far more robust and will offer your doctor or dentist far more information and the extent of your condition will be laid bare.
The combination of personal experiences, health history, and rigorous sleep testing will provide a clear picture for the diagnosis of sleep apnea, be it obstructive or central. Getting this diagnosis is the first, vital step in getting the treatment you need to start achieving the restful sleep you desperately need. Contact our expert in sleep apnea tests in Torrance to undergo a thorough evaluation to start bringing this condition under control.
