DiscoverSleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter#182 - So You're Having A Sleep Study: Lying In Bed
#182 - So You're Having A Sleep Study: Lying In Bed

#182 - So You're Having A Sleep Study: Lying In Bed

Update: 2025-12-15
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Ever wondered what really happens during a sleep study — and why we still rely on them more than 50 years after their invention? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the overnight sleep study, from its surprisingly quirky origins to its modern-day role in diagnosing sleep apnea, narcolepsy, parasomnias, and more. In this episode we will:

  • Learn how the polysomnogram was born — and why it became the gold standard in sleep medicine
  • Understand what actually happens during an overnight sleep study (yes, all those wires have a purpose)
  • Cover the rise of home sleep testing — when it works well, and when it can miss important diagnoses
  • Review special considerations for kids, athletes, and patients with complex sleep concerns
  • Take a peek at where sleep testing is headed next, from wearable tech to at-home EEG

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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Thanks for listening and sleep well!

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#182 - So You're Having A Sleep Study: Lying In Bed

#182 - So You're Having A Sleep Study: Lying In Bed

Chris Winter, MD