Frequently Asked Questions

In simple terms, Sleep Apnea means, poor breathing in your sleep. You may have episodes where your breathing stops and OR episodes of shallow breathing that leads to low oxygen in sleep. It is best to have a sleep consultation to determine if a sleep study is needed to find out if you have sleep apnea.

A Sleep Study is a study that monitor's your sleep where your breathing, heart rate, sleep pattern and sleep behaviors are monitored. It helps determine the underlying cause of any sleep issues that may exist. It is most commonly used to diagnose and monitor treatment of Sleep apnea.

There are 2 types of sleep studies; Home sleep study and In-lab sleep study called Polysomnogram. Home Sleep Study (HST) is performed in the comfort of your home. The HST kit can be mailed to you or picked up from clinic and completed overnight and sent back or dropped off in clinic.

The polysomnogram or in-lab study is done in the sleep lab. This is usually done when further investigation is needed beyond the HST and for the adjustment of sleep devices.

Yes! It a common misconception that only those who snore can have sleep apnea. In reality, ANYONE can have sleep apnea; even children. So its best to have a full consultation to determine if a sleep study is needed to determine if you have sleep apnea or not.

This varies per patient. It is best to have a full consultation to determine if your trouble sleeping is due to sleep apnea or other causes.

Yes! Most insurances cover sleep studies and most treatment options for sleep apnea.

It is best to have a full consultation to determine the best treatment option for you. Depending on the severity of your sleep apnea, there are other treatment options for sleep apnea besides CPAP machine.