Home Apnea Test

What is sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is recurring pauses in breathing that occur during sleep and are associated with a temporary obstruction of the airway. While occasional pauses in breathing are not a problem, you should be concerned if these episodes become recurring. Ignoring the symptoms of sleep apnea can lead to serious health problems.

How to recognize sleep apnea?

The first symptom that should catch your attention is loud, persistent snoring, interrupted by brief pauses in breathing. This unconscious cessation of lung ventilation can occur hundreds of times throughout the night's rest cycle. This, in turn, disrupts proper lung ventilation and leads to oxygen deprivation.

What can happen if you don't treat sleep apnea?

Inadequate oxygenation of the body resulting from disturbed, restless sleep can significantly impact quality of life, interpersonal relationships, creativity, and work efficiency. Ultimately, it can lead to serious health conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes.

Why CPAP therapy?

CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy is a simple and effective method for eliminating all symptoms of sleep apnea. Significant improvements in quality of life are often seen within the first two days of use. It works by maintaining appropriate air pressure to prevent tissue collapse, which blocks the free flow of air.

You don't need to take medications or undergo surgery. The device delivers a stream of air while you sleep to prevent apnea. It's equipped with a modern mask that ensures comfort and freedom of movement.

Purpose of the study

• Diagnosing or ruling out sleep apnea.

You don't need a referral

• You do not need a referral if you suspect you suffer from sleep apnea because, for example, you experience most of the symptoms and have not consulted a doctor.

You can take advantage of medical advice regarding the diagnosis of sleep disorders

• Make an appointment with a specialist if you are not sure that the problem of apnea concerns you.

You will receive the examination device directly at home

• After purchasing the service at a Luxmed facility or e-Shop , the device will be delivered to your home by DPD courier on the agreed date and collected after the examination.

The course of the study

• The examination lasts one night. Throughout the entire examination, you will be under the care of the Patient Support Team, who will instruct you by phone on how to prepare for the examination, how to activate and insert the device. You will also be able to verify that the examination was performed correctly under the supervision of the hotline.

You can collect your test results in a convenient way: online or at a Luxmed facility using the code you receive

• You will receive the result in the form of a report with an interpretation made by a doctor – a certified specialist in sleep disorders and instructions for further diagnosis and treatment – ​​within 10 business days from the time the device is shipped after the examination.

What next if sleep apnea is confirmed?

• If sleep apnea is diagnosed, you will receive recommendations for further diagnosis and treatment