{"id":49,"date":"2018-11-22T15:42:50","date_gmt":"2018-11-22T15:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stopsnoringlawton.com\/blog\/?p=49"},"modified":"2018-12-22T15:43:03","modified_gmt":"2018-12-22T15:43:03","slug":"sleep-testing-in-lawton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stopsnoringlawton.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/22\/sleep-testing-in-lawton\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Have Sleep Apnea? 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One of the contributors to poor rest is a condition called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stopsnoringlawton.com\/at-home-sleep-testing.html\">sleep apnea<\/a>, but how can you determine whether you have it? Read on to learn about the values of sleep testing in Lawton for diagnosing your condition.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n<p>Sleep apnea refers to lapses in breathing while you sleep. There are two major types of the condition, each triggering the problem in different ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) <\/strong>\u2013 The most common type of sleep apnea is OSA, which refers to a partial blockage of the throat while you sleep that can cause loud snoring and lapses in breathing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) <\/strong>\u2013 A rarer but more life-threatening form of sleep apnea is CSA, which is caused by the brain failing to send the proper signals to the body to continue breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The repeated pauses in airflow can leave you vulnerable to stroke, heart attack, hypertension and weight gain. The first step of recovery, though, is to have an accurate diagnosis of your condition.<\/p>\n<h2>Steps to Proper Diagnosis<\/h2>\n<p>Before you can receive the treatment needed to improve your nighttime sleeping, you must first undergo an assessment. When you visit your local sleep dentist, you can receive an at-home sleep test that will eliminate any guessing.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the two types available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nonin 3500 Pulsax <\/strong>\u2013 After an initial examination, your dentist will determine whether a sleep test is needed. If so, one of the options is a device called a Pulsox. It is comfortably worn on your wrist and monitors your vital signs through a device that slips over your index finger. The results will be analyzed by an in-network physician who will then make a diagnosis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>WatchPAT HST <\/strong>\u2013 Another option that allows you to monitor your sleep at home is the WatchPAT. The device detects disruptive sleep patterns by monitoring you through sensors that are attached to different parts of your body. Again, the data will be reviewed by a doctor who will make a final diagnosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The Benefits of an At-Home Test<\/h2>\n<p>When you utilize one of the above at-home tests, you\u2019ll remove the barrier of having to find time for an appointment. Additionally, you won\u2019t have to endure the discomfort of wearing a cumbersome mask.<\/p>\n<p>By being proactive and contacting Dr. Drummond at Stop Snoring Lawton for an initial visit, you can soon get the relief you need for sleep apnea in Lawton.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. David J. Drummond earned his dental degree from Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago. He has since gone on to provide expert dental care for nearly 40 years, which includes time served in the United States Army Dental Corps. Throughout his career, Dr. Drummond has received advanced training in a host of areas, including sleep dentistry. He helps patients overcome sleep apnea at Stop Snoring Lawton, and he can be reached for more information through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stopsnoringlawton.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re unable to get the rest you need, then you\u2019re left with a great deficit. It can leave you lethargic, irritable, unable to focus and vulnerable to developing health issues. One of the contributors to poor rest is a condition called sleep apnea, but how can you determine whether you have it? Read on [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Do I Have Sleep Apnea? 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