Doctor dialogue for women
August 9, 2022
Use this handy guide to talk to your healthcare provider about sleep apnea and your concerns. This free doctor conversation starter sheet has questions related to sleep apnea that women can ask their healthcare provider and engage in conversation with their doctor.
If you believe you have sleep apnea. Talk to your doctor
Use these questions to talk to your health care provider
· What is sleep apnea?
· Are you qualified to diagnose and treat sleep apnea?
· What would cause me to have sleep apnea?
· Is sleep apnea different in women and men?
· Are there other health issues that could cause my symptoms?
· How is sleep apnea diagnosed?
· Are treatment options different for women?
· If I need a sleep study, what are my options?
· Are sleep studies covered by my insurance?
· How is sleep apnea treated?
· Are there options besides CPAP?
· Are there any life-style changes that might help improve sleep apnea?
· What are the complications/risks with leaving sleep apnea untreated?
Let the doctor know
· Medications and doses you take.
· Have you been told that you snore?
· Family history of sleep apnea.
Turquoise blue and light blue boxes with black text with an image of a doctor encouraging women to ask questions about sleep health and obstructive sleep apnea symptoms. Thisi resource also encourages women to let the doctor know about medical and medication history.