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Diagnosis &
Treatment
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of a sleep disorder begins with a medical history
and physical exam. If an underlying medical condition is
suspected, further tests such as blood tests may need to be
performed.
A sleep study, called a polysomnogram (also know as PSG or
sleep test), may be recommended. This test is non-invasive,
painless, and should not last more than a couple of nights.
This test measures the following body functions during sleep
such as but not limited to:
Other test that may be performed are:
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A multiple sleep latency test measures the speed of falling
asleep
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An arterial blood gas test may also be performed to check
levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen
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Psychological evaluation
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Contact us to get a complete list of body functions
measured.
Treatment
We have many treatment options for your sleep disorder. These
include:
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy
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Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure (BIPAP) therapy
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Weight reduction therapy
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Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) surgery
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If needed, you will be referred to experts in the field of
neurology, pulmonnology, ENT surgery, psychiatry and/or
internal medicine.
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Contact us to get a complete list of treatment options.
Denton Sleep Disorders
Center
3200 Colorado Blvd., Suite
200
Denton, Texas 76210
www.dentonsleepdisorderlab.com
For more information please call
940-381-0971 or fax
940-384-7069
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