“A sleep specialist can order a sleep study to determine if you have sleep apnea, which is typically treated with a device called CPAP — continuous air at a set pressure that splints the airway open,” Khan said. A sleep specialist can order a sleep study to determine if you have sleep apnea. A sleep specialist can diagnose this disorder by taking a thorough history and ordering a sleep study. If your SRED is drug-induced, a sleep specialist might recommend using alternate medications or halting the use of certain medications entirely. “This information can help to determine if you’re experiencing shortness of breath or excessive movement during sleep,” Johnston said.

Source: Huffington Post January 25, 2026 18:42 UTC