What is severity of OSA and what is Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) ?

A Sleep Study test measures the Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) which is the number of times the patient has completely stopped (Apnea) or partially stopped (Hypopnea) breathing during the sleep; along with oxygen saturation during sleep. The severity of Sleep Apnea is determined by the AHI.

GET IT CHECKED

The most important thing you can do if you suspect you have sleep apnea is to schedule you for a sleep test, which can be done at your own home.

The benefit of the home sleep test is that instead of spending a night in an unfamiliar bed in a lab, you’ll be sent home with equipment that you can wear in the comfort of your own bed. The device you’ll wear at home will capture data on your blood oxygen levels, airflow, and bodily movement. Studies show that a home sleep test is as accurate as a polysomnogram, it’s cheaper, simpler, and a lot more convenient.