Sleep Apnea Testing
Sleep Apnea Testing
Accurate testing from the comfort of your own bed.
Access to sleep apnea testing is one of the main barriers to receiving treatment. People think sleep apnea testing is unavailable, complicated, costly, or requires an overnight visit to a sleep lab. Our clinic, located in Lancaster, PA, offers Sleep Apnea Testing with at-home sleep tests that provide a detailed diagnosis and allow our team to treat your case of sleep apnea effectively.
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Why Testing Matters
Testing is a critical process in getting treated for sleep apnea. Here is why it’s important:
- An accurate diagnosis allows you to treat the correct condition
- To get you started with treatment as soon as possible
- To differentiate between sleep apnea and snoring
- To properly document the condition of insurance and coverage
So that a sleep professional can make your treatment plan customizable to your needs
How At-home Tests Work
You will pick up the test at our clinic and take it home for a one- or two-night sleep test, which is part of our sleep apnea testing services in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
You’ll wear the device while you complete your regular sleep routine.
When you complete the test, you return it to the clinic. Our dedicated team then sends it to a highly qualified, board-certified sleep physician. This expert will evaluate the results and provide us with invaluable guidance on your treatment journey, ensuring the highest level of care and accuracy in your diagnosis.
What Tests Measure For
At-home tests multiple metrics and look for key signs that indicate you may have sleep apnea. They also can diagnose other sleep conditions, such as snoring. If you suspect you might have this condition, sleep apnea testing in Lancaster, PA, is readily available to help you get a proper diagnosis.
These tests typically monitor these metrics:
- Respiratory Effort
- Nasal Flow
- Oxygen Saturation
- Pulse
- Snoring
These parameters allow our sleep professionals to put together an accurate diagnosis.
Benefits of At-home Sleep Tests
In-lab sleep tests require you to spend a night in a lab that is outside the comfort of your normal sleeping conditions. These can be difficult to schedule, expensive, and require you to sleep in a bed that is not your own.
Our at-home sleep tests allow you to test in your normal sleeping conditions. Here are some more benefits:
- Low cost
- Comfort
- Accuracy
- Normal conditions
- Easy to schedule
- Simple to complete
Sleep Disorder Diagnoses
Here are some of the most common diagnoses from an at-home sleep test:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
- Central sleep apnea (CSA)
- Complex sleep apnea (CompSa)
- Snoring
Our sleep tests can differentiate between each condition. Each has a unique treatment plan, so an accurate diagnosis is essential to get you started.
Treatment will be customized to your exact need, whether that is in office at Sleep Apnea Solutions or with one of our trusted specialists.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do sleep apnea tests require me to go to a lab?
Our sleep apnea testing process requires you to take an at-home sleep test, now readily available for residents in Lancaster, PA. These tests are now common.
How does Howard Orthodontics treat sleep apnea?
Our team of sleep professionals uses dental sleep medicine (DSM) to treat sleep apnea with oral device therapy. These oral devices offer a comfortable approach to changing how your airwaves work and your breathing operates. Patients generally tolerate this treatment well, and many find it life changing. Our dental approach offers you the alternative treatment you’ve been looking for. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.