Question 1

what kind of doctor specializes in sleep apnea if you are in a small town far from specialists?

Accepted Answer

Primary care: Talk to your primary care physician, he will help you find the right resources. Most hospitals have a sleep testing facility and can point you in the right direction.

Question 2

my doctor thinks i may have sleep apnea and has referred me to a sleep specialist. what should i expect from this appointment with the sleep dr?

Accepted Answer

Sleep: The sleep doctor will take a history from you, complete a physical exam, and then set you up for sleep studies. If you do indeed have Sleep Apnea it will taken care of but it might not be best on the first go.
Sleep apnea is not fun but it is essential for your future. 
You should be pleasantly surprised by the result.

Question 3

can your  doctor  say to you  definitely  you do not  have  sleep  apnea  but  you went  to  a  sleep  study  specialist  he told  you do have  osa?

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea: yes  that is possible.  The sleep study will be specific for it, so if it's showing sleep apnea, then i would go with that.

Question 4

can  a medical  doctor  tell you  definitely  don't  have sleep apnea without  you going to a  sleep study  specialist?

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea: Not necessarily. It is possible to suggest you may not without a sleep study

Question 5

what type of doctor specializes in sleeping disorders specifically obstructive sleep apnea? ents, pulmonology, neurology? currently seeing a pulmonologist for osa but dr doesn't seem to be as knowledgable as i'd like?

Accepted Answer

: There are doctors who specialize in sleep medicine, mostly lung doctors. If your doctor doesn’t seem as knowledgeable, then see another sleep specialist. Not lull pulmonary doctors have the extra certification in sleep medicine-be sure to find one who is board-certified in sleep medicine. Good luck!

Question 6

what type of doctor should you see to be tests for sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Your regular Dr: While
the specialists in sleep medicine handle really tough cases and read sleep studies your regular dr can order the tests.

Question 7

who should treat me for less severe ph caused by sleep apnea?  i'm adrift without care since ph specialist said they don't treat my kind of ph,

Accepted Answer

Options: For pulmonary hypertension caused by sleep apnea, a pulmonologist/sleep medicine specialist can be quite helpful. Alternatively, some cardiologists also treat pulm htn- depends on your region.

Question 8

what kind of a doctor prescribes provigil/similar meds? what are the indications? i have sleep apnea, persistent fatigue. use cpap nightly.

Accepted Answer

Provigil use: A sleep medicine specialist can prescribe Provigil or similar stimulants.  They are indicated for narcolepsy or other disorders associated with excessive sleepiness, such as sleep apnea.  Fatigue can also be helped with Provigil or a similar drug nuvigil.

Question 9

can your ex doctot tell you definitely you don't have  sleep  apnea and you don't definitely have deviated steptum but 2 weeks later you found out from specialists you have both?

Accepted Answer

Yes: unfortunately, it is not uncommon for specialty doctors to pick up settle these. On average, spected we talk to somebody knowledge of the subject matter, so unfortunately, this happens

Question 10

can neurotransmitter imbalances be a primary cause of sleep apnea, such that double bi-maxillary advancement will not cure? if so what tests should you have and what type of doctor should i see?

Accepted Answer

Sleep specialist: Central sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing disorders should be investigated for. Consultation with a sub-specialty trained specialist in sleep medicine (e.g. Neurologist, pulmonologist, etc.) is recommended.  Good luck. (was an oral device such as a mouth guard tried before the double bi-maxillary advancement?).

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My doctor thinks i may have sleep apnea and has referred me to a sleep specialist. what should i expect from this appointment with the sleep dr?

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Can your doctor say to you definitely you do not have sleep apnea but you went to a sleep study specialist he told you do have osa?

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Can a medical doctor tell you definitely don't have sleep apnea without you going to a sleep study specialist?

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What type of doctor specializes in sleeping disorders specifically obstructive sleep apnea? ents, pulmonology, neurology? currently seeing a pulmonologist for osa but dr doesn't seem to be as knowledgable as i'd like?

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What type of doctor should you see to be tests for sleep apnea?

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Who should treat me for less severe ph caused by sleep apnea? i'm adrift without care since ph specialist said they don't treat my kind of ph,

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What kind of a doctor prescribes provigil/similar meds? what are the indications? i have sleep apnea, persistent fatigue. use cpap nightly.

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Can your ex doctot tell you definitely you don't have sleep apnea and you don't definitely have deviated steptum but 2 weeks later you found out from specialists you have both?

A member asked:

Can neurotransmitter imbalances be a primary cause of sleep apnea, such that double bi-maxillary advancement will not cure? if so what tests should you have and what type of doctor should i see?

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