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Multiple Sleep Latency Test

Gregory — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:45:00 +0000

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 latency. The … Read the rest

Sleep Study Equipment

Gregory — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:44:00 +0000

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 whether … Read the rest

How to Find and Choose a Sleep Centre for a Sleep Study

Gregory — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:42:00 +0000

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 search … Read the rest

Apnea Hypopnea Index

Gregory — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:23:00 +0000

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 much … Read the rest

Sleep Apnea Overnight Sleep Study

Gregory — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:42:00 +0000

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 problem … Read the rest

Pulse Oximetry and Sleep Apnea

Gregory — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:19:50 +0000

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 this may … Read the rest

Home Sleep Apnea Test

Gregory — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:33:58 +0000

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 home … Read the rest