{"id":592,"date":"2023-11-01T23:49:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T23:49:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weatherfordsleep.com\/blog\/?p=592"},"modified":"2024-01-02T23:51:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T23:51:47","slug":"how-do-at-home-sleep-apnea-tests-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weatherfordsleep.com\/blog\/2023\/11\/01\/how-do-at-home-sleep-apnea-tests-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do At-Home Sleep Apnea Tests Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weatherfordsleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-1-300x200.png\" alt=\"a patient at home sleeping \" class=\"wp-image-593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weatherfordsleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.weatherfordsleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.weatherfordsleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/image-1.png 844w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects millions of patients worldwide, robbing them of precious sleep! What\u2019s worse is that countless more cases remain completely undiagnosed and untreated. However, before you can treat your condition, one step you\u2019ll need to undergo is taking an at-home sleep test. Here\u2019s what you can expect throughout this process and some things you can do to prepare yourself for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weatherfordsleep.com\/dental-office-screening.html\">sleep apnea screening<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is an At-Home Sleep Test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleep apnea treatment begins with diagnosis, meaning determining the cause of a patient\u2019s sleep disruption. This can be done at a specialist\u2019s office, or it can be carried out at a patient\u2019s home using a special at-home sleep apnea test. This test isn\u2019t something that you can buy yourself; it\u2019ll have to be prescribed to you, often after answering a questionnaire about your symptoms or attending a consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will include a monitoring device with multiple sensors attached, including a small probe that\u2019s worn over your fingers and measures your oxygen levels as you sleep. A breathing mask is also included, which is secured over your nose. There are also other sensors placed on your chest and abdomen to measure their movement as you rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be instructed on how to attach the sensors to your body and how to operate the monitoring device. As you sleep, it will keep track of your oxygen levels and breathing patterns. By the time you wake up, it will have gathered enough data to determine if sleep apnea is influencing your sleep\u2014and then treatment can commence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Should I Prepare for an At-Home Sleep Test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To put it simply, following your regular routine as best as you can is arguably the best way to go about your at-home sleep test. There aren\u2019t any special preparations or accommodations that you need to make in advance; just set up the device once you\u2019re ready for bed, as per the instructions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned about not being able to fall asleep on the evening of the test, avoid taking any daytime naps, drinking caffeine or other stimulants, or doing anything else that might disrupt your normal sleeping patterns. You should also try to sleep in the same position that you would on a normal night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might seem a little complicated and frightening, but an at-home sleep test is actually a relatively small and straightforward commitment\u2014and it\u2019s usually for just one night! Completing your at-home sleep apnea test will bring you one step closer to receiving sleep apnea treatment and getting back to bed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Weatherford Dental Sleep Medicine has served patients in the Weatherford community for several years under the leadership of Dr. Deborah Romack and her talented team. If you have any questions about the article or you\u2019d like to arrange a visit for you or someone you know who suffers from sleep apnea, you can contact the practice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weatherfordsleep.com\/contact-us.html\">online<\/a> or by phone for assistance. <strong>Telephone: (817) 594-3806.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects millions of patients worldwide, robbing them of precious sleep! What\u2019s worse is that countless more cases remain completely undiagnosed and untreated. However, before you can treat your condition, one step you\u2019ll need to undergo is taking an at-home sleep test. 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