To properly diagnose Sleep Apnea or other sleep disorders, a patient must undergo a polysomnography (PSG), commonly referred to as a sleep study. This is usually done in a sleep lab, requiring the patient to spend the night at the facility, while the polysomnography (PSG) equipment records their physiological data. Depending on the patient’s symptoms, other health related issues, and insurance, a home sleep apnea test (HSAT) may be an option.

Sleep Clinic Of Ohio has the area’s top sleep medicine staff with two convenient locations in West Chester and Middletown areas. If you think you may have a sleep disorder or are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, our board-certified sleep physician will discuss treatment options with you and develop a plan.

HOME SLEEP APNEA TESTS (HSAT) 

In some cases, your doctor may provide you with a simplified test to be used at home to diagnose sleep apnea. These tests involve measuring your heart rate, blood oxygen level, airflow and breathing patterns. If you have sleep apnea, the test results will show drops in your oxygen level during apneas and subsequent rises with resumption of normal breathing.

If the results are abnormal, your doctor may be able to prescribe a therapy without further testing. Unfortunately, does not detect all cases of sleep apnea. So your doctor may still recommend a polysomnography (PSG) even if your initial results are normal.

Because a Home Sleep Apnea Test is used strictly for diagnosing sleep apnea, it requires far less equipment than an in-lab study. The Home Sleep Apnea Test Kit comes in a small package that includes a device that is easy for patients to apply themselves. The kit includes:

• a small nasal cannula to measure airflow

• a belt around the upper chest to measure respiratory effort

• a finger clip to measure the oxygen saturation in the blood

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    HOME SLEEP STUDY TIPS 

    You will need to come into the office to pick up the Home Sleep Apnea Test Kit. A member of our sleep medicine team will give you instructions on how to use the Home Sleep Apnea Test device. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions if there is anything you do not understand.

    A home sleep apnea test is designed to be a convenient way to collect information about your sleep. On the day of your test:

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    Try to follow your regular routine as much as possible Avoid napping

    Please do NOT consume beverages or food containing caffeine after 3:00 p.m. on the day of the study. Avoid alcohol after 12:00 pm on the day of your study

    If you are on any medications, especially ones that affect how you sleep, please discuss with your doctor beforehand about whether you should continue to take them

    You should also discuss with your doctor whether you are allowed to take any over-the-counter sleep-aids

    You can go to sleep at your regular bedtime. When you are ready to sleep, you will attach the sensors to your body as instructed (see video below). When you wake up in the morning, you can remove the sensors. You will then need to return the HST device to the office so we can download the information and have our sleep physicians interpret the results.

    BELOW IS A VIDEO ON HOW TO USE YOUR HOME SLEEP STUDY KIT

    You may need to do an additional in-lab sleep study if:

    • Your home sleep apnea test did not record enough data for a physician to make a complete diagnosis

    • Your home sleep apnea test results indicate that you do not have obstructive sleep apnea and the physician suspects another sleep disorder

    If you are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, our board-certified sleep physicians will discuss treatment options with you and develop a plan.

    As we continue to navigate the ever-increasing use of Home Sleep Apnea Tests, it is paramount to note the importance of being evaluated by a board-certified sleep medicine physician. Working with a facility like Sleep Clinic Of Ohio that maintains such standards, you can be confident that our testing results and treatment outcomes are being met with the upmost quality of patient care.