Sleep Medicine
Bozeman Health Sleep Medicine Clinic and Diagnostic Sleep Center is a full-service sleep center accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine specializing in the evaluation of all sleep conditions. Our team of experts, including the only sleep psychologist in Bozeman, two highly trained physicians, and advanced practice clinicians, is sensitive to your needs and dedicated to providing the best solutions and communication about results between you and your primary care provider.
Unlike other sleep centers, you can be assured of the best sleep data analysis for you and your loved ones. Dr. Osmanski or Dr. Oomman, both board-certified sleep medicine physicians, personally evaluate all studies in order to provide an accurate diagnosis for the best treatment solution.
Evaluating Your Sleep
Bozeman Health Diagnostic Sleep Center, where sleep tests take place, uses the most up-to-date equipment to test for sleep disorders and conduct overnight sleep studies to provide our physicians with information to make a correct diagnosis of the sleep problem. Our staff is highly trained, sensitive to patients whose lives are often disrupted by their sleep problems, and dedicated to providing the best solutions available that are customized to your or your child's needs.
Clinic Sleep Study
Home Sleep Study
We provide:
- Home and in-center testing
- Evaluation of patients as young as 36 months—we have special kid-friendly décor!
- Sleep disorder telehealth appointments with Dr. Oomman
- Sleep psychology
Common sleep disorders:
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Periodic limb movement syndrome
- Narcolepsy
- Insomnia
Reviewed 11/22/2022
Sleep aids: True or false?
If you've ever wrestled with getting a good night's rest, you know how exhausting it can be. Sleep aids can be effective treatments to help you fall asleep. But they're often misunderstood. How much do you know about sleep aids?
True or false: It's OK to take an over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid for as long as you want to.
False. If getting to sleep is a struggle only sometimes, an OTC sleep aid may help you get some shuteye. But you shouldn't turn to them on a regular basis. It's best to talk to your doctor to find out what might be causing your insomnia. Before using a sleep aid, find out if it's the right approach.
True or false: Both OTC and prescription sleep aids can be habit-forming.
False. OTC medications are not habit-forming, so you won't get hooked. But your body can develop a tolerance to them. Then they may not work as well for you. On the other hand, most prescription sleeping pills can be habit-forming. If your doctor prescribes a medicine to help you sleep better, you will probably start with the lowest dose possible.
True or false: Sleeping pills can cause side effects.
True. For example, many types of sleep aids may cause daytime drowsiness. And some people may notice memory problems. In rare cases, people taking prescription sleeping pills called hypnotics may have strange behaviors, such as eating or using the phone while asleep. Be sure to read—and follow closely—the drug's directions and warnings.
True or false: Stopping a prescription sleep aid suddenly can have serious side effects.
True. Stopping suddenly could lead to withdrawal symptoms—and more problems falling asleep. If you want to stop using your medicine, talk with your doctor first and follow his or her instructions.
True or false: Taking a sleeping pill in the middle of the night is a good option of you can't get back to sleep.
False. If you wake up and pop a sleeping pill, you could wind up feeling drowsy the next day. And that could be dangerous—for instance, if you drive a car. That's why experts say it's important to take these medicines at the right time. For most sleep aids, that means only when you have enough time to get several hours of sleep.
Even if you use a sleep aid, it's still important to practice healthy sleep habits—such as getting to bed and waking up at the same time each day. Ask your doctor what else you can do to get the Zzzs your body needs.
Sources: American Academy of Sleep Medicine; National Institutes of Health; National Sleep Foundation