Tests and procedures your doctor might use to diagnose and treat your sleep disorder
Pulse oximeter: A medical device that measures the amount of oxygen in your blood. This instrument is usually attached to a fingertip or an earlobe.
Sleep study: One of the best diagnostic tools. Sensors are used to monitor how your body acts while you sleep. Charts are made of many physical measurements, including your brain waves, heartbeats, and breathing.
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure): This therapy is the first line of treatment for sleep apnea. The CPAP device delivers pressurized air through tubing to a nasal mask or nasal pillows, which are fitted around your head. The pressurized air gently opens the throat and breathing passages, allowing you to breathe normally while asleep, but only through your nose.
Sleep titration study: This is done to customize your CPAP device. A titration study is similar to a sleep study, except that you will wear a nasal mask connected to a CPAP machine. During the study, a technician will adjust the air pressure on the CPAP until it reduces the number of your apnea events or eliminates snoring.
