| A sleep
study (polysomnography) is an important step in determining
whether your snoring problem is minor or should be treated
right away.
If our doctor determines that you
need a sleep study, he will refer you to an accredited
sleep lab where you will stay overnight in a comfortable,
private room. As you sleep, technicians in a separate
room will monitor and record a complete profile of your
sleep patterns, including your breathing, heart rate
and rhythm, oxygen levels and movement patterns. This
information is collected from sensors that are applied
to your skin at various locations. The sensors are comfortable
and allow easy movement.
Once this information is collected
and analyzed at the sleep lab, your doctor will review
the results and use them to determine the most appropriate
treatment to resolve your snoring problem.
| ©2007 |
|
Northwestern Nasal + Sinus
676 North Saint Clair, Suite 1575
Chicago, Illinois 60611 |
|