The multiple sleep latency test is a sleep study diagnostic tool. It’s used to measure the time elapsed from the beginning of a daytime sleep period to the first signs of sleep – this period is called sleep… Read the rest
Sleep Study Equipment
A sleep study is a diagnostic test that can be done either at home or at a sleep clinic. The severity of your symptoms will dictate whether you have to wait for a sleep study at a clinic or… Read the rest
How to Find and Choose a Sleep Centre for a Sleep Study
Finding your local sleep center is actually very simple. Take a look on Google and search for ‘sleep center’ and your postcode. You’ll be given all of the sleep centers that are near to your postcode. You could also… Read the rest
Apnea Hypopnea Index
Many individuals who have only recently been diagnosed with sleep apnea or who think that they may have sleep apnea may be confused by the words ‘apnea hypopnea index’. This is a common phrase that you’ll find on pretty… Read the rest
Sleep Apnea Overnight Sleep Study
There are several types of sleep disorders, and stating what your symptoms are simply won’t work for a doctor. Many sleep disorders have similar symptoms, and patients who have sleep disorders are not credible in providing information about their… Read the rest
Pulse Oximetry and Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep-disordered breathing. Apnea refers to instances when an individual stops breathing. When this happens, the body reacts by waking up and trying to normalize respiration through gasping for air. An individual who suffers from… Read the rest
Home Sleep Apnea Test
While there are many sleep study facilities available for testing, they are often in very high demand and have a months long waiting list for an overnight sleep study. The good news is that now you can take a… Read the rest