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A sleep specialist is a healthcare professional(usually physicians) who specializes in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. Sleep specialists can be either [[medical doctors]] (MDs) or doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) who have received specialized training in the field of [[sleep medicine]].
==Training and education==
Sleep specialists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of sleep disorders, including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, and other sleep-related conditions. They work closely with patients to evaluate their sleep patterns, symptoms, and overall health, and to determine the underlying cause of their sleep disorders.
==Diagnostic tools==
Sleep specialists use a variety of diagnostic tools, including sleep studies (such as [[polysomnography]]), [[home sleep study]], questionnaires, and physical exams, to evaluate patients and develop treatment plans. Treatment options may include lifestyle changes, medications, and/or devices (such as continuous positive airway pressure ([[CPAP]]) machines).
==Consulting sleep specialists==
Sleep specialists play a critical role in helping people achieve better sleep and improve their overall health and quality of life. If you are experiencing symptoms of a sleep disorder, such as excessive daytime sleepiness, difficulty falling or staying asleep, snoring, or gasping for air during sleep, it is important to speak with your healthcare provider about a referral to a sleep specialist.
==References==
# American Academy of Sleep Medicine. (2021). Find a Sleep Specialist. Retrieved from https://aasm.org/find-a-sleep-specialist/
# National Sleep Foundation. (2021). Sleep Specialist. Retrieved from https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-specialist
# Mayo Clinic. (2021). Sleep Specialist. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/sleep-center/expert-services/sleep-specialist/overview/pac-20395119
# Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Sleep Disorders. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/sleep_disorders_detection.html
# World Health Organization. (2021). Sleep Disorders. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/sleep-disorders
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