Your CT Visit
“I breathe better. I don't snore. My wife...she's happy.”
The Day You Get Answers
We know how frustrating breathing and sleep issues can be. Your upcoming CT appointment is where you'll finally get clear answers about what's happening and leave with a personalized roadmap to relief. In just one hour, you'll see exactly what's causing your Airway-Breathing symptoms and have a concrete plan to get you back to living the life you were meant to live. This is the appointment you've been waiting for!
Before Your Appointment:
- Remove all metal jewelry, piercings, and hair clips at chin level or higher.
- Consider bringing your spouse or support person if you'd like them involved in treatment decisions.
What to Expect During Your Appointment:
STEP 1: CT Scan
- Our CT Technician will guide you to our CT scanner.
- The open CT scanner takes only 22 seconds from start to finish.
STEP 2: Immediately Get Your Results
- Review your scan with your Medical Provider, where you will get clear answers to the root cause of your Airway-Breathing issues.
- Discuss treatment options and determine the best plan for you.
- Address any additional questions you have with a surgeon, to ensure you have all the information you need to make decisions about your care.
STEP 3: Treatment Planning with a Care Coordinator
Your visit concludes with our Care Coordinator, who will:
- Schedule any recommended procedures and follow-up appointments.
- Discuss financing options and insurance coverage.
- Answer any remaining questions you have to ensure you are comfortable with next steps.
Why Our In-Office CT Process is Different
- Sit comfortably while the frame of the CT scanner takes images of your sinuses.
- Receive 94% less radiation than conventional CT scanners.
- Get same-day results - no waiting for answers with our in-office CT scanner.
- Complete your evaluation and treatment planning in one visit.
- Feel confident with clearly defined next steps and scheduled appointments.
Why you are getting a CT scan:
A CT scan is one of the most accurate ways to get a picture of your anatomy to help diagnose your sinus and sleep issues. It allows us to see inside the nose and sinuses, identifying the root cause of problems like narrow passages, blockages, or other issues. The results of the scan provide a blueprint for a unique treatment plan. Without it, there is a risk of misdiagnosis or inadequate treatment of the root causes of issues. It's like the difference between using a penlight and a spotlight in a dark room.
Seeing into your sinuses and getting a clearer image of what's going on inside your nose is our first step in treating downstream issues like obstructive sleep apnea. While OSA is a throat issue, improving the quality and openness of your nasal airway can lead to greater results in treating disordered sleeping.