What questions should I ask at my sleep study?
- Did I have any central apneas? How many?
- Were there any comorbidities? What were they?
- Did I breathe or leak through my mouth? How often? What do you recommend to prevent it?
- Did I exhibit positional sleep apnea (PSA)? Was my apnea more severe in one sleeping position as compared to others? Is my pressure requirement higher in one position as compared to others? (Often sleep apnea is more severe when sleeping on the back.)
- Is there anything else unusual about the results?
- How will I know my therapy is preventing apneas?
- I would like to own a data-capable machine and software to monitor apneas, hypopneas and mask leak. Will you help me with the appropriate prescription?
In addition to the questions:
- Get a copy of your PSG. It is your legal right to have one.
- Get a copy of your CPAP prescription. It is your legal right to have one.
- Make sure the prescription calls for a humidifier with the machine.