Home Sleep Study

A Home Sleep Study, also called a Home Sleep Apnea Test (HSAT), is a simple test done at home to evaluate your breathing during sleep. It helps in diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea, a condition where breathing stops or becomes shallow repeatedly during sleep.
This test uses a small device that records your breathing patterns, oxygen levels, and heart rate while you sleep. Unlike an in-laboratory sleep study, this test does not monitor brain waves or body movements.

Your doctor may recommend a home sleep study if you have symptoms such as:

• Loud and regular snoring
• Gasping or choking during sleep
• Feeling very sleepy during the day
• Waking up tired despite a full night's sleep

You will receive a portable testing device that may include:

• A small recorder worn on the chest or near the body
• A nasal cannula or sensor to measure airflow from the nose
• A belt around the chest or abdomen to track breathing effort
• A pulse oximeter on the finger to measure oxygen levels and heart rate

Before Sleep:

• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and heavy meals on the day of the test.
• Don’t nap during the day.
• Take your regular medications unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• Make sure the device is fully charged (if applicable).

• Wear loose-fitting clothing (like a t-shirt) for comfort and easy placement of sensors.
• Attach the chest or abdominal belt snugly around your body.
• Place the nasal cannula gently into your nostrils and secure it.
• Attach the pulse oximeter to your finger.
• Start the recording device as per the instructions provided.

• Sleep as normally as possible in your usual position.
• Try not to remove or move the sensors during the night.
• Aim to get at least 6 hours of sleep for accurate results.

• Remove the sensors and switch off the device.
• Return the equipment to the sleep clinic or courier it back as instructed.
• Do not wash or alter any device parts.

• Your test data will be downloaded and analyzed by a sleep specialist.
• Your doctor will discuss the results with you and explain any findings.
• If sleep apnea is diagnosed, treatment options such as CPAP therapy, weight management, or lifestyle changes may be recommended.

• Contact the sleep clinic if you have questions or face problems with the device.
• Do not attempt to repair or modify the equipment on your own.
• If you are unwell on the night of the test, inform the clinic to reschedule.

• Comfortable: You sleep in your own bed.
• Convenient: No overnight hospital stay required.
• Accurate: Effective for detecting moderate to severe sleep apnea.
• Affordable: Less costly than a full sleep lab study.

• It does not record brain activity or sleep stages.
• Not suitable for complex sleep disorders or other health conditions.
• It may need to be repeated if the data is insufficient or the test fails.

🔔 Please follow all instructions carefully for a successful sleep test. Accurate results depend on proper use of the equipment.