Quiz: How Do I Receive A Sleep Apnea Diagnosis?

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Have you been wondering if you would receive a positive diagnosis for sleep apnea if you were to begin investigating the problem further? Are you unsure, however, how to go about finding out for certain if you require sleep apnea treatment or if, in fact, something else is disrupting your sleep at night? We know this can be a little bit confusing if sleep disorders are new territory for you. Try your hand at our quick quiz for assistance.

Quiz Questions: True or False?

  1. True or False: If you look at the common symptoms associated with sleep apnea and at least one applies to you, then you can assume you have it.
  2. True or False: If you are experiencing one of the potential health side effects of this sleep problem then you are probably a sufferer of nightly sleep interruptions.
  3. True or False: The only way to find out if you are definitely in need of sleep apnea treatment is to come in and let us examine your mouth and throat. We can tell right away.

Quiz Answers

  1. False. The common symptoms of this sleep disorder are often applicable to other disorders. For instance, fatigue is common to a long list of medical problems. As a result, you cannot rely solely on symptoms. However, noticing one or more is a good reason to schedule a visit.
  2. False. Sleep apnea may certainly lead to issues like hypertension, liver problems, and more. However, even if you’re experiencing all of them, they do not necessarily point to an underlying sleep issue.
  3. False. While you will need to come in to see us, we will only screen you. We will likely then send you to a specialist who will run a comfortable sleep study for a definitive diagnosis, which we may follow with sleep apnea treatment.

See Us Soon For A Diagnosis

If you think sleep apnea may be affecting your life, then you should contact us ASAP for a consultation. James Stewart, DDS, and our team serve patients from Livonia, MI, as well as Farmington Hills, Farmington, Plymouth, Northville, Novi, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Garden City, Westland, Redford, and the surrounding communities. To schedule a consultation, call our office today at (734) 425-4400.