From making you feel irritable while you go about your day to more serious health concerns, not getting enough sleep has a range of consequences. At ENT & Allergy of Georgia, our board-certified sleep specialists are here to determine why you’re experiencing difficulties and ensure you get proper rest.
Sleep specialists help patients manage chronic insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, excessive daytime sleepiness, narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome, among other conditions.
Your primary care provider may refer you to a sleep specialist if:
Contact us to schedule an appointment with a sleep specialist. Our front office staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Visit our location page for direct contact information.
Write down any questions you may have for your sleep specialist and list your symptoms, when they occurred and any treatments you have tried, even if those symptoms do not seem related to the condition for which you are being seen.
Your doctor may ask about stress, medications, caffeine intake or any changes or disruptions to your lifestyle. They may recommend a sleep study, which can be done in a lab or at home. Your heart, brain function and breathing will be monitored during this process, which will allow your specialist to create the most appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.