General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
Severe and irregular snoring, waking up gasping for air during sleep, waking up extremely tired in the mornings, suddenly falling asleep during the day (at the wheel or at work), morning headaches, and stubborn high blood pressure are the clearest symptoms.
The devices and cables do not hurt, but they do limit your movement to some extent. Brain waves, eye movements, heart rhythm, and respiratory effort are measured with sensors. Because the rooms offer hotel-like comfort, patients generally do not have difficulty sleeping.
During the first half of the test or on a subsequent night, a mask (CPAP) that supplies pressurized air to the patient is fitted to relieve the diagnosed apnea. The technician adjusts the pressure settings of this device throughout the night to determine the most appropriate "pressure value" (titration) that completely stops the patient's breathing pauses.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
