Patients
If you’re experiencing sleep troubles, know that you’re not alone. The first step is talking to your doctor about your concerns, they may order some tests to determine if you have a sleep disorder. There are many treatment options for sleep disorders and ways to get support.
Sleep Studies and Tests
Home Sleep Apnea Test
A home sleep apnea test provides a medical provider with information to diagnose sleep apnea.
Sleep Study
A sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram, records your brain waves, heartbeats and breathing as you sleep.
Actigraphy
During actigraphy, you wear a device provided by your medical provider 24 hours a day to measure your movement.
MWT
The Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT) is used to measure how alert you are during the day.
MSLT
The Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) checks for excessive daytime sleepiness by measuring how quickly you fall asleep.
CPAP Titration Study
A CPAP titration study is an overnight sleep study used to set continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.
Treatment
CPAP
CPAP therapy keeps your airway open by gently providing air through a mask you wear while you sleep.
Oral Appliance Therapy
Oral appliance therapy is a treatment for snoring and sleep apnea that involves wearing a removable device in your mouth during sleep.
Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally produced by your body and plays an important role in sleep.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you change actions or thoughts that can keep you from sleeping well.
Sleep Medications
Medications can be used to reduce some sleep-related problems such as insomnia and excessive sleepiness.
Bright Light Therapy
Bright light therapy is a treatment for people who have circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders.
Surgery
Surgery may be a part of the treatment plan for some patients with obstructive sleep apnea or snoring.
Upper Airway Stimulation
Patients who struggle with CPAP therapy may be a candidate for upper airway stimulation to treat their sleep apnea.
Support
Telemedicine
Telemedicine provides secure, remote access to sleep care.
Financial Assistance
These financial resources can help patients who have sleep disorders.
The Sleep Team
There is a sleep team near you that is ready to help with your sleep problems.
PAP & Insurance
Most private health insurance policies cover positive airway pressure (PAP) equipment.
PAP & Privacy
Most CPAP machines have a modem or wireless feature that allows data access.
Project Sleep’s Sleep Helpline™
Access free and personalized support and resources for people facing sleep issues.