HERE TO HELP YOU GET A BETTER NIGHTS REST

The study is a safe, painless and simple evaluation of how your body functions during sleep. It is performed by a registered sleep technician. The data, recorded while you are sleeping, is later reviewed by a board- certified sleep physician. The clinical term for a sleep study is polysomnogram (PSG).

For comfort and privacy, the room is designed as a bedroom. There will be a bed with pillows and blankets. There may be a night stand,reading lamp, and television in the the room. You can bring objects from home to make the environment more comfortable for you.

Sleep studies are covered by most insurance plans. You should have your insurance information available when scheduling your sleep study appointment. We are currently taking Health Care Partners, Physicians association, Allied Physicians, MediCal, Medicare, and PPO insurance plans.

Snoring is a noise made by vibration of tissue in the throat. Snoring occurs most often when the air passages are narrowed. This can happen in many people during an acute condition such as a head cold, but most individuals who snore loudly and persistently have sleep apnea.

Hypnotic drugs to promote sleep can be of benefit primarily to patients who are having difficulty initiating sleep when under acute stress or when traveling. Sleeping drugs should never be taken for more than 2-3 days, however, without a discussion with your physician. Long-term use of sleeping meds can actually contribute to insomnia.

No pillow has ever been shown to be an effective treatment for sleep apnea. For that reason most patients do well focusing on what pillow is most comfortable.