Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with healthcare professionals regarding their condition. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to sleep disorder treatments:

1. What signs or symptoms indicate I may have a sleep disorder?
   
   
2. What type of sleep disorder do you suspect? Why?
   
   
3. Will you need to perform any tests to confirm your diagnosis? How do I prepare for these tests?
   
   
4. Do you recommend that I undergo a sleep study? Why or why not?
   
   
5. What factors may be associated with the development of my sleep disorder?
   
   
6. What are my treatment options? What are the risks and benefits of each?
   
   
7. For how long can I safely take medication to treat my sleep disorder?
   
   
8. Do I have another condition that may be contributing to my sleep disorder? If it is treated, will it help my sleep?
   
   
9. What lifestyle changes do you recommend I make to improve my sleep?
   
   
10. What is my long-term prognosis?