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6 Signs You Have Sleep Apnea and Need a Sleep Apnea Test

  • Posted On 2020/12/02
  • Written By Amber

If you have sleep apnea, you need to get a sleep apnea test. Learn what the symptoms of sleep apnea are here.

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5 Facts About a Home Sleep Study You Should Know

  • Posted On 2020/11/25
  • Written By Amber

Facts About a Home Sleep Study You Should Know

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Did Your Home Sleep Test Show You Have Sleep Apnea? Find Out What Caused It

  • Posted On 2020/11/16
  • Written By Amber

If you recently took a home sleep test and it showed you had sleep apnea, do you know what caused it? Learn here to find out.

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7 Tips to Ensure the Success and Accuracy of Your Home Sleep Study

  • Posted On 2020/11/10
  • Written By Amber

You can ensure the success and accuracy of your home sleep study by following these tips. Click here to learn what they are here.

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How Long Does a Home Sleep Test Take?

  • Posted On 2020/11/03
  • Written By Amber

Do you know how long your home sleep test will take? When you undergo any type of test, this is one of the most important things you need to find out. It is important to learn as much information as you can about any type of test you plan to take.

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Get a Sleep Apnea Test Because Your Brain is Suffering 

  • Posted On 2020/10/27
  • Written By Amber

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is bad for the brain as much as it is for the heart. Memory loss, fatigue and lack of attention are just a few of its side effects.

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Do You Need a Sleep Apnea Test? Signs a Woman Needs One

  • Posted On 2020/10/15
  • Written By Amber
OSA is more likely to go undiagnosed in women, since doctors generally don’t consider a woman may be suffering from sleep apnea until most other medical conditions are ruled out.
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How Effective is a Home Sleep Test

How Effective is a Home Sleep Test

  • Posted On 2019/12/21
  • Written By Amanda
Do you suspect that you or a loved one has obstructive sleep apnea? Using a home sleep test can confirm the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. A type of sleeping disorder, the main symptoms of sleep apnea include feeling tired all the time, chronic headaches, or dry mouth in the morning. Also, interrupted breathing that lasts for more than ten seconds may be due to sleep apnea.
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Pulse Oximetry Essential In Diagnosing Sleep Apnea

  • Posted On 2019/02/28
  • Written By Amanda
Pulse oximetry, a standard monitoring tool in respiratory care, plays a key role in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders before oxygen desaturation contributes to comorbidities like GERD, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
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Overnight Oximetry to Test for Low Oxygen Levels

  • Posted On 2019/02/21
  • Written By Amanda
Overnight oximetry alone is not adequate to diagnose sleep apnea and cannot be used for insurance purposes to qualify for treatment such as CPAP.
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Understanding the Correct Placement of Probes in Pulse Oximetry Testing

  • Posted On 2019/01/07
  • Written By Amanda
Probes are the clip-shape attachments that come with the pulse oximeter device. These probes read inside the tissue and detect the blood oxygen level. Probes are of three types. There are finger probes which are attached to the finger. Then there are ear probes for the ears (and cheek) and then there are pediatric probes for small babies.
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How Henna and Nail Polish Alter the Oximeter Readings

  • Posted On 2018/12/31
  • Written By Amanda
The accurate readings of an overnight pulse oximetry test play an important role in better health care. Find out how henna and nail polish can affect it negatively.
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