Sleep Lab

What is a sleep lab?

The sleep lab at Pulmonary Medicine Associates is a state-of-the-art facility that offers sleep studies. With more than 50 years of clinical experience, the practice is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and utilizes the latest digital technology. 

Its skilled specialists work with your primary care provider to ensure successful, continuous sleep health management. The sleep lab provides accurate diagnostics and superior treatment recommendations.

Who benefits from using a sleep lab?

The board-certified Pulmonary Medicine Associates providers may recommend you undergo sleep studies in the on-site sleep lab if you’re at risk of or demonstrate the following:

• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Loud snoring
• Insomnia
• Narcolepsy
• Parasomnias
• Circadian rhythm disorders
• Shift work sleep disruptions 
• Fatigue
• Periodic limb movement disorder
• Restless legs syndrome

Any sleep disorder may benefit from a sleep study. The sleep lab at Pulmonary Medicine Associates allows your specialist to tailor each sleep medicine treatment to your lifestyle and individualized needs.

What are the symptoms of sleep disorders?

The common symptoms of sleep disorders include:

• Loud snoring
• Decreased ability to fall or stay asleep
• Daytime fatigue
• Waking up tired
• Morning dry mouth
• Morning headaches
• Talking in your sleep
• Frequent nighttime urination 
• Constant urges to move your legs
• Difficulty concentrating
• Irritability 
• Gasping for air during sleep 
• Sleepwalking

Factors that may increase your risk of sleep disorders include obesity, a family history of sleep problems, having a thick neck, aging, smoking, and certain medical problems.

What can I expect at a sleep lab?

The sleep lab at Pulmonary Medicine Associates offers the following tests to diagnose and treat sleep disorders:

• Maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT)
• Home sleep apnea test (HSAT)
• Polysomnography
• Titration therapy
• Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT)

You might spend a night in the sleep lab or complete a sleep study in your home, allowing specialists to conduct specific tests that monitor the quality of your sleep.

Treatments for sleep disorders may include making lifestyle changes, taking dietary supplements, trying medications, or using breathing devices that help keep your airway open during sleep.

Your specialist follows up with you to ensure an exceptional outcome, the best sleep possible, and a better quality of life.

Schedule an appointment at Pulmonary Medicine Associates by phone or request one online today to take advantage of the sleep lab.