Home-Based Sleep Test
What is Home-Based Sleep Test
A home-based sleep test is a convenient way to assess sleep quality using a portable device in the comfort of your own home. The device monitors various physiological signals during sleep, such as breathing patterns, blood oxygen levels, heart rate, snoring, and body movements. These data help screen for conditions like sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
Compared to a hospital-based polysomnography (PSG), home sleep testing is simpler to use, less disruptive to natural sleep, and is well-suited for preliminary screening of sleep-related issues.
Who Should Consider a Home Sleep Test?
Suspected sleep apnea: Individuals who frequently snore, wake up gasping, or feel excessively sleepy during the day
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Chronic poor sleep quality: Those who experience frequent awakenings, vivid dreams, or feel tired despite adequate sleep duration
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High-risk groups: People with obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, or cardiovascular conditions, as sleep problems may worsen health risks
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Those unable to visit a sleep lab: Individuals with work or life constraints that make overnight hospital-based testing difficult