Looking for home test info
Looking for home test info
I did a search but didn't find too much (please post links though if I missed something). I'm curious about home sleep apnea testing; what products are available, what's recommended, any experiences folks here have had with them.
I've had overnight studies (last one showed mild to moderate OSA), and am interested in trying a self study if viable.
I've had overnight studies (last one showed mild to moderate OSA), and am interested in trying a self study if viable.
Re: Looking for home test info
Why, would you like it to lie to you. Home test is the third or fourth worthwhile test for Sleep Apnea, Lab test is the first. Jim
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Re: Looking for home test info
Home test available here: http://axgsleepdiagnostics.com/product/ ... nattended/
The test is from The Lanky Lefty, who also has a site full of information and a forum: http://freecpapadvice.com/
The test is from The Lanky Lefty, who also has a site full of information and a forum: http://freecpapadvice.com/
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Re: Looking for home test info
You can get a cheaper home sleep study through insurance, if you have it. That is--cheaper than lab testing which is rediculously high. But insurance will pay for that too.. if you have the right insurnance.
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For “run of the mill” OSA, home sleep studies are just as good as in lab studies. They have to go through extensive FDA and Medicare approval.Goofproof wrote:Why, would you like it to lie to you. Home test is the third or fourth worthwhile test for Sleep Apnea, Lab test is the first. Jim
Just because they cost less does not mean they are inferior. In some cases they are even better than in lab studies because the test subject is more likely to sleep more in their normal sleeping conditions instead of the artificial conditions of the lab.
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Re: Looking for home test info
I'm not looking for advice on whether I should or shouldn't do home testing. I'm curious to hear about what products are available, and if anyone here has opinions and/or experiences about the products.
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Re: Looking for home test info
Did you read my post above? I was not telling you whether to do it or not. I have heard many good things about the service I gave the link to.arthuref wrote:I'm not looking for advice on whether I should or shouldn't do home testing. I'm curious to hear about what products are available, and if anyone here has opinions and/or experiences about the products.
You're welcome.
Edit: My first test was an at-home test, using ApneaLink https://www.resmed.com/us/en/healthcare ... k-air.html which I got through my insurance. Picked it up at the hospital sleep lab and took it home to use. It showed that I had sleep apnea, so I had a follow-up overnight sleep study. It was easy to use and gave good information.
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Re: Looking for home test info
Kaiser uses the Itamar Watch Pat. You can look it up. That's how I was tested, and it was pretty good overall. Probes on two fingers attached to an armband (now the arm unit is even smaller) were not at all intrusive. That test had 9 channels of data. Of course it can't measure brain waves or limb movement, but that's not particularly necessary for simple OSA.
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Taming the Mirage Quattro http://tinyurl.com/2ft3lh8
Swift FX Fitting Guide http://tinyurl.com/22ur9ts
Don't Pay that Upcharge! http://tinyurl.com/2ck48rm
Taming the Mirage Quattro http://tinyurl.com/2ft3lh8
Swift FX Fitting Guide http://tinyurl.com/22ur9ts
Don't Pay that Upcharge! http://tinyurl.com/2ck48rm
Re: Looking for home test info
Bertha deBlues wrote:Did you read my post above? I was not telling you whether to do it or not. I have heard many good things about the service I gave the link to.arthuref wrote:I'm not looking for advice on whether I should or shouldn't do home testing. I'm curious to hear about what products are available, and if anyone here has opinions and/or experiences about the products.
You're welcome.
Edit: My first test was an at-home test, using ApneaLink https://www.resmed.com/us/en/healthcare ... k-air.html which I got through my insurance. Picked it up at the hospital sleep lab and took it home to use. It showed that I had sleep apnea, so I had a follow-up overnight sleep study. It was easy to use and gave good information.
Sorry, I hadn't refreshed my browser; when I posted that about "not looking for advice..." that's when I only saw the response from goofproof. Thanks to those who responded with helpful info!
Re: Looking for home test info
List of home testing products services so far:
WatchPat
http://www.itamar-medical.com/watchpat-main/
AXG Home sleep study
http://axgsleepdiagnostics.com/product/ ... nattended/
ApneaLink Air
https://www.resmed.com/us/en/healthcare ... k-air.html
This is exactly what I'm looking for; if anyone has any other products or services, please share.
WatchPat
http://www.itamar-medical.com/watchpat-main/
AXG Home sleep study
http://axgsleepdiagnostics.com/product/ ... nattended/
ApneaLink Air
https://www.resmed.com/us/en/healthcare ... k-air.html
This is exactly what I'm looking for; if anyone has any other products or services, please share.
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Mine was the same using the Apnealink too. Blue Cross federal employee plan would only do the home study, then the overnight.Bertha deBlues wrote:Edit: My first test was an at-home test, using ApneaLink https://www.resmed.com/us/en/healthcare ... k-air.html which I got through my insurance. Picked it up at the hospital sleep lab and took it home to use. It showed that I had sleep apnea, so I had a follow-up overnight sleep study. It was easy to use and gave good information.arthuref wrote:I'm not looking for advice on whether I should or shouldn't do home testing. I'm curious to hear about what products are available, and if anyone here has opinions and/or experiences about the products.
I found that this youtube video explained the process very well:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awa4z2fFn7A
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