How To Diagnose Sleep Apnea At Home
An estimated 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, and a majority of these cases are undiagnosed. Untreated, OSA can cause serious health complications, including cardiovascular disease, cognitive and behavior disorders, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and more. A sleep study is required to diagnose sleep apnea. Traditionally, sleep studies needed to be completed via an overnight stay at a sleep clinic; a process that is both cumbersome and difficult for some patients. Thankfully, modern technology has made completing a sleep study an easy and unobtrusive process.
Diagnose Obstructive Sleep Apnea At Home
A diagnosis of sleep apnea depends on the results of an overnight evaluation focused on monitoring breathing and other body functions during sleep. With a home sleep test, the device measures your heart rate, blood oxygen level, and breathing patterns—which is sufficient for most OSA diagnoses.
With Sleep Care online, we have simplified the path from diagnosis to treatment, thus introducing an easy way to get an obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis at home. First, schedule a 10-minute telehealth appointment with one of our healthcare providers. You will discuss your symptoms, upcoming sleep study, test results, and potential treatment options. After that, you will receive a multi-night disposable home sleep apnea test in the mail for you to complete at your convenience.
A physician will then analyze your study results and provide a prescription for CPAP therapy, if necessary. You are also able to schedule an optional follow-up appointment (additional fee applies) to get in contact with our sleep experts again.