DIAGNOSING OSA IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

Taking our Apnea Risk Survey can provide valuable information about your risk for OSA.

By taking our quick yet comprehensive Apnea Risk Survey , you can provide your physician with useful information in diagnosing your condition.

What should you expect on your visit?

During a visit with your physician, the doctor will most likely inquire about your symptoms and perform a general physical examination, paying particular attention to your nose and throat. Your weight and blood pressure will be evaluated and your blood may be tested for thyroid function.

Your doctor may suggest you see an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor). These doctors are better equipped to examine your nasal passages.

If diagnosed properly, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) can be effectively treated. So if you or your doctor thinks you may have OSA, he or she may recommend a sleep study to measure certain functions during sleep, such as breathing and heart rate.

Until recently, most sleep studies were performed overnight in a sleep laboratory. However, advances in technology make it possible to measure the same indicators for OSA in the privacy and comfort of your normal sleep environment using the NovaSom Diagnostic System from Sleep Solutions .

We can help you find a doctor who is a NovaSom Registered Physician Prescriber. Registered Prescribers can order the NovaSom test for patients  and track results through an online data system.

Click here to fill out a form about your location and the best way to contact you with information about physicians in your area who are NovaSom Registered Physician Prescribers. We'll also identify physicians at NovaSom Accredited Centers who have received additional training and credentials in the diagnosis and treatment of OSA in the primary care setting.