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Hi I was wondering what type of doctor  should I see to find out if I have sleep apnea?
                                        

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Mon Sep 19, 2005 3:55 pm
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Hi I was wondering what type of doctor  should I see to find out if I have sleep apnea?
                                        

                                        susan


Hi Susanf,

If possible a Sleep Specialist. If you are in the US, I believe a Board Certified one is the best.
Sleep Specialists are normally respiratory/pulmonary specialists with an additional qualification in sleep or respiratory sleep medicine. In some cases they are neurologists or ENTs.

You should have a referral from your primary care physician.

Daniel


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Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:07 pm
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sadly many docs know almost nothing about sleep apnea, it helps to take along tape recordings of you asleep, snoring, etc
Tue Sep 20, 2005 3:32 pm
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Hi Susanf,

You doctor should be a diplomate of the ABSM.  To find one, see my doctor and sleep lab certification links under the "Interesting Links" forum.

Vicki


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