Avoid In-Lab Inconvenience with Our Home Test Service
Looking for sleep apnea testing facilities in Oregon, California, Washington, etc.? You’re in luck since ZapZzz offers specialized sleep apnea testing to help diagnose this common yet serious sleep disorder. If you think you or your loved one has sleep apnea, get it tested right away! Our team of sleep physicians will check if you have this condition.
Escape the inconvenience of in-lab testing with our home sleep test. While in-lab tests measure your brainwave activity, at-home testing is much better for clients, generating more accurate and trustworthy results. Trust ZapZzz for a thorough sleep apnea diagnosis.
What is Sleep Apnea Testing? Exploring Home & In-Lab Options
Sleep apnea often goes undetected, with many attributing daytime fatigue and lack of energy to milder issues. Here are signs that may indicate the need for a sleep apnea test:
- HSAT: We use portable monitoring devices to track your breathing patterns, heartbeat rates, oxygen levels, etc. You’ll get a compact device equipped with sensors to evaluate your airflow and oxygen saturation levels. Also, you can sleep in your bed (and it’s better for us at ZapZzz since we can measure your sleep patterns while you’re comfortable and in familiar settings). The test lasts one or two nights as directed by your physician. After a consultation with our sleep physicians, you can schedule a home test through ZapZzz. We offer options for picking up the device or having it delivered to your home.
- PSG: When patients aren’t comfortable with home sleep testing, they can choose a very technical option, i.e., polysomnography. It’s recommended when someone suffers from central sleep apnea. This test will measure ECG (heart rate) and EEG (brain activity). A sleep physician recommends this option to monitor your sleep stages & snoring patterns comprehensively. The data collected is analyzed by board-certified sleep specialists who will provide an accurate diagnosis based on the results.
Now, you can see why we at ZapZzz prefer home sleep testing over its in-lab counterpart!
Why Choose Our Home Sleep Test?
You should choose ZapZzz for at-home sleep apnea testing due to these reasons:
- We have experienced sleep apnea experts working for us.
- We offer you a supportive environment for effective sleep management.
- We use the latest non-invasive methods to diagnose you and treat this condition.
- We offer personalized treatment options and accept all PPO Medical Health Insurance.
If you’re experiencing symptoms like loud snoring, daytime fatigue, or interrupted sleep, don’t wait, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Please contact ZapZzz today. Early diagnosis is key to effective treatment and a better quality of life.
FAQs: ABOUT OUR SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT
A sleep apnea test or a sleep study helps physicians diagnose sleep disorders by checking a client’s breathing patterns and heart rate.
Yes, home sleep apnea tests (HSATs) provide a convenient and effective way to diagnose sleep apnea. These tests are simpler and more comfortable than in-lab sleep studies, but they may not detect all sleep disorders or complexities. For a comprehensive evaluation, an in-lab study may still be recommended.
Sleep physicians monitor your heart rate, breathing patterns, oxygen levels, limb movements, cognitive function, etc. in a home sleep apnea test.
There are three main types of sleep apnea:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): OSA happens when the muscles in the back of your throat relax & block your airway.
- Central Sleep Apnea (CSA): Occurs when the brain fails to send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing.
- Mixed (Complex) Sleep Apnea: A combination of both OSA and CSA.
- Loud snoring
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Morning headaches
- Waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat
- Gasping or choking during sleep
- Lifestyle modifications: Weight loss, positional therapy, and avoiding alcohol or sedatives before bed.
- CPAP therapy: A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine keeps the airway open during sleep.
- Oral appliances: Custom-fitted devices reposition the jaw to improve airflow.
- Surgical options: Procedures to remove airway obstructions or alter throat structures for better breathing.
We prefer using oral appliances at ZapZzz, which advance the jaw to keep the airway open.
It uses a custom-fitted device, akin to a mouthguard, worn during sleep, preferred when you are suffering from mild to moderate sleep apnea.
Yes, you can employ lifestyle changes like weight loss and quitting smoking/drinking to manage your sleep apnea. But these changes might not be sufficient without other treatment options.
Surgery is the last resort when other treatment options don’t work out, such as CPAP therapy or oral appliances. When non-invasive treatment methods turn out ineffective, that’s when your sleep specialist may recommend surgery. Surgical options may involve removing excess tissue, repositioning the jaw, or implanting a nerve stimulator to help keep the airway open.
HOW CAN WE
HELP YOU?
Contact ZapZzz Sleep Apnea Specialist now to schedule your initial consultation and begin your path toward achieving the quality sleep you deserve.
Book an appointment to schedule your FREE 15-minute callback appointment. We’ll review your results and address any questions you may have!