The old saying goes, “The early bird gets the worm.” And when it comes to the study of sleep medicine and how sleep patterns relate to good health, that saying very well might be true! Whether you’re an early riser or a night owl depends largely on your unique internal biological clock, or circadian rhythm. One study found that night owls make up around 20 percent of the population. If you’re one of the people who associates the wee hours with improved productivity, it turns out that your b [Read More]
At home sleep test
Preparing for A Home Sleep Test
Some of the most common questions sleep specialists get asked by patients are: What is the difference between an at-home sleep study and one done at a sleep center? Which is better? Which is more affordable? Which is best for diagnosing my disorder? At Northwest Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine, we want to make sure that our current and future patients have the best up-to-date information available. For this reason, we have set out to give you all the information that you need in choosing which [Read More]
