Home Sleep Study
Sometimes, it is worthwhile to obtain a sleep study to determine if a patient suffers from obstructive sleep apnea, as opposed to “simply snoring”. Traditionally, these sleep studies have been performed in specialized sleep laboratories designed to resemble hotel rooms. These overnight, attended sleep studies provide comprehensive information about a patient’s sleep. And while they are often “covered” by traditional insurance, they are very expensive, and many patients face significant co-payments and/or deductible payments. In addition, the need to sleep away from home is too inconvenient for some patients.
At the Snoring Center, we believe that treatments and tests are only as good as people’s ability to use them. Therefore, we have been at the forefront of the movement towards home-based sleep studies. These tests are significantly less expensive, more convenient, and because they are done in the comfort of one’s own bed, may allow for a more representative night’s sleep. To undergo a sleep study at home, patients are evaluated by our medical staff, and sent home with a simple device that is worn to bed for one night. The device can be returned the next day, and the data is immediately available for interpretation by our medical staff. If desired, appropriate treatment can be carried out right then.
