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HOME SLEEP TESTING

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea is a respiratory disorder that is found in both children and adults. Those who exhibit it, experience either complete or partial collapse of the upper airway during sleep. This makes it hard to breathe and can be very disruptive to a full night’s sleep, in addition to disturbing your bed partner. It’s analogous to breathing through a straw. When you’re awake it is not so difficult as you are aware and you can increase your breathing rate, however at night you do not have this same compensatory mechanism, so it wakes you up. Obstructive sleep apnea most frequently affects older men but can also affect women and children as well.

What are the Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea can have a series of negative side effects on day-to-day life, often resulting in lower levels of energy and sleepiness during the day. Those who experience obstructive sleep apnea may also exhibit the following symptoms:
• Loud snoring
• Nocturnal restlessness
• Insomnia with frequent awakenings
• Awakening with choking or gasping
• Vivid or threatening dreams
• Daytime sleepiness
• Lack of concentration
• Morning headaches
• Cognitive deficits
• Changes in mood

Who is a Good Candidate for Home Sleep Testing?

HST’s are recommended if it’s highly likely the patient suffers moderate to severe Sleep Apnea and has no other significant medical issues. Facility-based polysomnography testing is recommended for patients with significant cardiorespiratory disease, potential respiratory muscle weakness due to a neuromuscular condition, awake hypoventilation or suspicion of sleep related hypoventilation, chronic opioid use, history of stroke or severe insomnia.

What are the Benefits of Home Sleep Testing?

Comfort

Patients can test in the comfort of their own bed rather than in an unfamiliar setting, thus allowing for a better snapshot of a typical night of sleep. The HST device is ergonomically designed to be small and lightweight so as not to interfere with sleep. Polysomnography testing is performed in a sleep lab while being observed and requires wearing of cumbersome electrodes on the body.

Cost

Home Sleep Testing is only a fraction of the cost of a facility-based polysomnography test. Facility-based polysomnography tests can cost anywhere from $2500-$5000. HST’s cost approximately $199.

Convenience

HST Devices are shipped directly to the patient with easy-to-follow instructions and a return shipping container that can be easily dropped off at USPS or UPS facility when the test is complete. HST’s offer quicker access to results than facility-based studies, with results typically available within 48 hours of DMT receiving the device back from the patient.

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