Sleep Studies: Why It Is Done
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Why It Is Done
Sleep studies are done to find sleep problems, including:
- Sleep apnea. For more information, see the topic Sleep Apnea.
- Hypopnea, which is an abnormal decrease in air flow to your lungs.
- Excessive snoring.
- Insomnia.
- Narcolepsy.
- Heart rhythm problems.
- Periodic limb movement disorder.
- Shift work sleep disorder or other circadian rhythm problems.
| Last updated: | July 13, 2007 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Jan Ulfberg, MD, PhD - Sleep Disorders |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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