{"id":15294,"date":"2022-08-10T14:25:53","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T18:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.somnomed.com\/en\/?p=15294"},"modified":"2022-08-11T17:51:13","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T21:51:13","slug":"which-physicians-diagnose-and-treat-obstructive-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.somnomed.com\/restassuretest\/which-physicians-diagnose-and-treat-obstructive-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Physicians Diagnose And Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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It’s estimated that nearly 80% of people<\/a> with mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) go undiagnosed. Although certain risk factors \u2013 like having a larger neck circumference, or a higher BMI – can contribute to OSA, patients can’t be diagnosed based on these factors alone. Therefore, an accurate diagnosis by a physician is critical. But which doctors are qualified to diagnose and treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)? We break it down below – some of the answers may surprise you!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Physicians Who Diagnose Obstructive Sleep Apnea<\/span><\/h1>

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for periods of time while sleeping. When someone experiences this symptom and\/or any of the other associated symptoms (including but not limited to excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep deprivation, or insomnia), they should raise these concerns with their doctor. Generally, a number of medical professionals may be involved in diagnosing and treating sleep apnea. So\u2026which ones should patients visit?<\/p>

Often, sleep physicians have different backgrounds but have received extra training in sleep medicine. Fellowship training programs exist that offer additional training after residency training. Many sleep physicians are board certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine (ABSM)<\/a> and\/or are members of the American Board of Medical Specialties.[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>

Primary Care Physicians<\/h2>

Primary care physicians are who many patients will see first. Some may order patients a sleep study to properly diagnose Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and then go on to prescribe treatment once the condition is confirmed. However, some of these doctors (who could be internists, family medicine practitioners, geriatricians, etc.) will refer patients to the right specialist after becoming aware of sleep apnea symptoms.<\/p>

Otolaryngologists (ENTs)<\/h2>

Also referred to as ear, nose and throat specialists, or ENTs, otolaryngologists treat conditions related to the ears, nose and throat. ENTs are also aware of different symptoms to look out for that might be symptoms of mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), like consistent loud snoring.<\/p>

Otolaryngologists can also identify anatomical anomalies that might be linked to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Some of those include:<\/p>