If you have never gotten a sleep study done before you may be wondering about the process, how it will improve your sleep and quality of life and more.
1What is a Home Sleep Test?
A home sleep test (or HST) is a sleep study done in the comfort of your home that records your sleep data. This includes brain waves, snoring, breathing, pulse and oxygen. This data can then help determine if you have a sleep disorder and need treatment. The HST is recorded using a small device that sits above the chest with electrodes
2How is it different from an in-lab test?
A home sleep test is different from an in-lab study because it is done in the comfort of your own home. Most people prefer to sleep in their own beds.
3What does a HST record?
A home sleep test records sleep data such as brain waves, snoring,
breathing, pulse and oxygen. This data can then help determine if you
have a sleep disorder and need treatment.
4What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?
OSA is a serious condition where your airway collapses while you sleep.
This may cause a person to wake up many times during the night, choke or
worse. Sleep apnea is responsible for many other health problems as
well.
5Is sleep apnea dangerous?
Yes. Sleep apnea can be dangerous because during an apnea a person
airway collapses while they sleep and they may stops breathing.
6What are the risks associated with Sleep Apnea?
Potential risks of Sleep Apnea include heart attack, stroke, high blood
pressure, Type 2 diabetes, Obesity, dementia, depression, moodiness,
inability to concentrate, impaired memory, acid reflux, erectile dysfunction, sudden cardiac death.
7Can I smoke?
No smoking is permitted in the lab or on the premises. If you need to take a break and smoke you may smoke outside the building.