Sleep study or sleep studies refers to a diagnostic sleep test also called polysomnogram which can be done in a sleep lab or at patients home when it is called home sleep study.
Home sleep studies are limited to diagnosing a few sleep problems, most notably, sleep apnea as they are not as detail oriented and are therefore limited.
Frequently asked questions
- What should you not do before a sleep study?
- How do I prepare for a sleep study?
- Can you take a sleep aid before a sleep study?
- How often should you have a sleep study?
- Can you bring your phone to a sleep study?
- Can you watch TV during a sleep study?
- Can a sleep study detect heart problems?
- Can sleep apnea cause heart problems?
- How long is a sleep cycle?
- What can a sleep study do for insomnia?
- Do you have to shave for a sleep study?
- Do I need to shave for a sleep study?
- How do I know if my CPAP is working properly?
- How do I know if my CPAP pressure needs adjusting?
- Why do I need a second sleep study?
- What can I take for sleep?
- Does drinking alcohol cause sleep apnea?
- How long does it take to get results from a sleep study?
- What do you wear during a sleep study?
- What do sleep study numbers mean?
- What happens during a sleep study for sleep apnea?
- Can CPAP make your lungs weak?
- Why am I still sleepy after using CPAP?
- How do you know if CPAP pressure is too high?
- What is a split night sleep study?
- What are the different types of sleep studies?
- What sleep studies can diagnose?
- What is REM sleep behavior disorder?
Sleep study related terms and types of sleep studies
- Polysomnography (PSG)
- Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT)
- Maintenance of wakefullness test (MWT)
- Home sleep study (HST)
- Actigraphy
