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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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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.
Answered 3/7/2015
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