Fast and reliable from the comfort of your home.
(ambulatory polysomnography)
Do you wake up tired? Are you told that you snore? You may be one of the 20% of adult Canadians who suffer from sleep apnea.
Don’t delay, get tested today. Apnea Health offers fast and reliable sleep testing from the comfort of your home.
How accurate is a home sleep test?
While a polysomnography, (a sleep study performed in a laboratory), provides the most accurate diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, Home sleep apnea testing is designed to make testing more accessible and help ensure people get the treatment they need.
Can a sleep test be done at home?
Yes, with the aid of a portable sleep recorder that you can take home.
How many hours of sleep do you need for a home sleep study?
We need a minimum of 4 hours of sleep to be able to do the analysis
Can a home sleep test detect central sleep apnea?
Yes but a laboratory test is more precise
How do you pass a home sleep apnea test?
Can I test myself for sleep apnea?
There are 2 types of tests that exist, the home sleep test or the laboratory sleep test.
You must consult a professional (either through a hospital or private sleep clinic) Sleep testing is not publicly available through the pharmacy.
What if I can’t sleep during a sleep study?
Sometimes some patients have trouble sleeping during the sleep test due to the equipment.
We need a minimum of 4 hours of sleep and these hours do not need to be consecutive. If it doesn’t work the first time, we’ll just do the test again.
How do I prepare for a sleep study at home?
You don’t have to do anything special to prepare for the home sleep test.
The respiratory therapist will show you how to wear the recording device and we also provide an explanatory video. We recommend that you go about your usual routine and take your medications.
Can you go to the bathroom during at home sleep study?
Yes, of course
Does a home sleep study record sound?
No, the device we use at Apnea Health does not record sound
Can you watch TV during a sleep study?
Yes if it can help you fall asleep.
Can you take a sleep aid during a sleep study?
Yes, if it helps you sleep.
What should you not do before a sleep study?
Consuming caffeine, alcohol and drugs.
Get on the path to more restorative sleep, to better health, and to waking up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day!
Book an appointment from our website or call or drop in to your nearest clinic to have a sleep apnea assessment
We’ll conduct a sleep test in the comfort of your home. We analyze the data and the results will be reviewed by a sleep specialist.
4-5 weeks later you’ll discuss the results of your sleep test with a sleep specialist and if need be, together we can outline a treatment plan.
A home sleep test is where you take a device home and sleep in your own bed. It is often preferred by patients and doctors because of the ease of sleeping in one’s own bed. Home sleep tests are recommended for patients with a high risk of uncomplicated obstructive sleep apnea.
You will wear a nasal cannula that lets us monitor your breathing, which allows us to determine if there is a reduction or obstruction in airflow — that is, apnea events. It will also indicate if you are snoring, a common sign of OSA.
You will also wear a sensor on your finger, known as a pulse oximeter, that allow us to monitor your heart rate (HR) and the level oxygen in your blood. Reduction or obstruction in airflow is frequently associated with an increased HR and a drop in oxygen level which over time can lead to cardiovascular problems.
You will wear the small device on your chest. It will record your body position as apnea is often associated with sleeping on one’s back. It will also monitor the effort you make when you breathe.
You needn’t worry about logging into a portal to download your results or waiting for your family doctor to give you the specialist’s recommendations. You can meet with the specialist in our local clinic. We give you an appointment when you come for your sleep study. It’s that easy.
Here’s what you can expect:
You will visit our clinic for a 30-minute appointment with a respiratory therapist (RT). We encourage you to come to the meeting with your partner since he or she can shed light on your sleeping habits. The RT will ask you questions about your symptoms, your medical history and they’ll evaluate your sleepiness. During your meeting, you will learn about sleep apnea and we encourage you to us ask questions.
We will show you how to install a small, non-intrusive device, which you will put on before going to bed. The device is pre-programmed to record sleep. We advise you not change your sleeping habits during this test as we want the recording to be representative of a typical night. The next day you or your partner will return the device to us. The data will be analyzed by one of our sleep technicians, and one of our respirologists (sleep doctor) will interpret the report and provide a recommendation. The results will be given to you in person by the respirologist at our clinic a few weeks later.
