How a home sleep study from your pulmonologist in Greenville, TX, can help you get a good night’s sleep
Do you have trouble breathing at night? Have you been told you snore? If so, you could have a sleep disorder. A sleep study can help your doctor diagnose what is keeping you from sleeping soundly.
Dr. Mohan Philip at Greenville Pulmonary Associates in Greenville, TX, offers a wide range of medical services, including sleep studies and treatment of sleep disorders.
When you don’t sleep well, it can dramatically affect your quality of life. You may experience:
- Drowsiness during the day
- Difficulty concentrating
- Memory problems
- Poor overall health
- Diminished performance at work or school
A sleep study can help you and your doctor discover if you have a sleep disorder. Sleep studies measure your breathing patterns, movements, and other factors while you sleep.
One of the most common causes of nighttime breathing difficulties is sleep apnea. It’s a condition during which the tissue at the back of your throat collapses, blocking your airway while you sleep. You may have sleep apnea if you:
- Wake up gasping and choking
- Have been told you snore
- Are groggy during the day
- Have a sore throat when you wake up
- Experience frequent headaches
The two most common methods of treating sleep apnea are:
Wearing a continuous positive airway pressure machine, known as a CPAP; this device supplies a continuous flow of oxygen through the tubing, connected to a nosepiece, which you breathe in throughout the night.
Wearing an oral mandibular advancement appliance; this is a small dental appliance that holds your lower jaw forward, keeping your airway open while you sleep.
You and your body need to sleep well at night in order to feel great and look great. If you aren’t getting the sleep you need, it can be detrimental to your health.
To find out more about how a home sleep study can help you, call Dr. Mohan Philip at Greenville Pulmonary Associates in Greenville, TX. You can reach him in the office at (903) 454-9976, so call today!