<ul class="fancy">
	<li><a href="#whatissleepstudy">What is a sleep study?</a></li>
	<li><a href="#typesofsleepstudies">What are the different types of studies?</a></li>
	<li><a href="#whyasleepstudy">Why a sleep study?</a></li>
	<li><a href="#howcaniprepare">How can I prepare for my sleep study?</a></li>
	<li><a href="#doineedasleepstudy">Do I need a sleep study?</a></li>
	<li><a href="#sleepquestionnaire">Sleep questionnaire</a></li>
</ul>

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<a name="whatissleepstudy"></a><strong>What is a sleep study?</strong>

As you begin to display symptoms of a sleep disorder, the sleep specialists at Comprehensive Sleep Disorders Institute can help find the cause of your sleep problems by conducting a sleep study. This effective tool for detecting sleep disorders monitors such physical measurements as brain waves, breathing, and heart beat. Additionally, sensors are used in a sleep study to monitor how your body acts while you sleep. Shortly after data is collected and reviewed, the cause of your sleep problems and treatment options are discussed.

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<a name="whyasleepstudy"></a><strong>Why a sleep study?</strong>

Millions of American’s who suffer from sleep disorders understand just how important a good night’s rest is to their lives. Quality sleep renews your mind and body and without it, it is impossible to maintain a healthy and productive life. Sleep disorders interfere with the quality of your waking hours -- robbing you of the energy, stamina, and focus you need to accomplish your goals throughout the day. Disturbed sleep can contribute to life threatening illnesses such high blood pressure, depression, and even heart attack and stroke.

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<a name="doineedasleepstudy"></a><strong>Do I need a sleep study?</strong>

A general indicator that it might be time for you to see a sleep specialist is if:
1. You notice that you are having trouble falling or staying asleep
2. Someone close to you calls a sleep problem to your attention—such as your snoring loudly, stop breathing at the night, or excessive bodily movements during sleep.

<em>Some of the common symptoms of a sleep disorder include:</em>
<ul>
	<li>excessive daytime sleepiness</li>
	<li>fatigue</li>
	<li>headache</li>
	<li>sexual dysfunction</li>
	<li>dry mouth</li>
	<li>high blood pressure</li>
</ul>
The Epworth Sleepiness Scale is a standard series of questions widely used to see how sleep affects a person’s daily life. With this scale, you can rate how likely you are to doze off in certain situations and your score will be a good indicator of whether you should come to our sleep center for a consultation. Evaluate your sleep with the sleepiness scale by clicking here.

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<a name="typesofsleepstudies"></a><strong>What are the different types of sleep studies?</strong>

There are four kinds of sleep studies which are done at our sleep center. Most commonly, after a consultation patients come in for an overnight sleep study to determine a diagnosis.
<ul>
	<li><em>Overnight sleep study
</em>This study is known by physicians as a polysomnogram. During this exam, sensors are placed on your head, face, legs and chest in order to record physical measurements, eye and leg movements, and muscle tension. This study can be used for the detection of sleep related breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Additionally, an overnight sleep study can assist sleep specialists in looking for behaviors during sleep that can be violent or harmful to yourself or others.<a href="http://www.sleepeducation.com/Topic.aspx?id=12">Read More »
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	<li><em>CPAP Study
</em>Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a device used in the treatment of sleep related breathing disorders. If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea after the overnight sleep study, a follow up CPAP study will be needed to correctly calibrate your CPAP device.<a href="http://www.sleepeducation.com/CPAPCentral/CPAPStudy.aspx">Read More »</a></li>
	<li><em>MWT
</em>The Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) is used to measure your alertness during the day. You will be free of all outside factors that can influence sleep such as light and noise, and then tested to see whether or not you are able to stay awake for a defined period of time. These results indicate how well you can function in a quiet and inactive environment, as well as your ability to perform daily tasks such as driving. Additionally, a MWT can help us determine how well a sleep disorders patient is able to stay awake after starting treatment.<a href="http://www.sleepeducation.com/Topic.aspx?id=36">Read More »</a></li>
	<li><em>MSLT
</em>The Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) is a nap study which is used to determine your level of daytime sleepiness. You will be asked to try to fall asleep in a quiet situation during the day and the speed of which you fall asleep will be observed. Excessive daytime sleepiness – defined as feeling sleep at a time and place when you should be awake and alert -- can be attributed to sleep apnea, narcolepsy, and other sleep disorder. CPAP is a common treatment for excessive daytime sleepiness.<a href="http://www.sleepeducation.com/Topic.aspx?id=36" target="_blank">Read More »</a></li>
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<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-229" title="Pillow" src="http://www.nycsleep.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Pillow.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="180" /><a name="howcaniprepare"></a><strong>For your sleep test, please bring ...</strong>
<ul>
	<li>All insurance information with you. This includes all insurance cards and forms that you have. If you have insurance that requires referrals from Primary Care Physicians (such as U.S. Healthcare, Oxford, Health net, etc.) please bring the referral with you the night of the test.</li>
	<li>A list of all medications including dosages and how often you take them. Also, bring all the medications you will need to take during your stay at the sleep center. Do not stop taking any medication directed to your by your referring physician.</li>
	<li>Personal toilet articles (toothpaste, toothbrush, hair comb, shaving gear, shampoo, make-up remover, etc.)</li>
	<li>Sleepwear (loose fitting two piece pajamas with a front opening are most preferred). If you do not have pajamas, a loose fitting pair of shorts and t-shirt is permitted.</li>
	<li>Reading or work related materials.</li>
</ul>
<em>Linens, cable TV, air conditioning, a personal lamp, custom cabinetry, and light snacks and will be provided.</em>

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<a name="sleepquestionnaire"></a><strong>Lastly, please complete ...</strong>

The questionnaire and bring it to the sleep center on the evening of your test. This form was given to you at your consultation visit, and can also be found on this site by <a href="http://www.nycsleep.com/pdfs/Questionnaire.pdf">clicking here</a>.