Unfortunately, getting a diagnosis can be difficult. The current wait time for in-lab sleep studies is 3-6 months. We want to increase access to care for the 80% of sleep apnea sufferers who are currently undiagnosed.
There are a range of treatment options out there including weight loss, CPAP, oral appliances, and surgery, and selecting the right option can depend on a number of factors including a patient's lifestyle and the severity of their sleep apnea. We're looking to coordinate access for this full spectrum.
Hey, happy you’re doing this, as a sleep apnea sufferer. But in my hometown, they’re doing at home sleep studies, with a recording unit you wear at home and upload the results. Way more convenient than an in person study. Not sure if that’s limited to major cities or what.
Insurance companies all but insist on lab studies. I've tried to get a clear answer from doctors on why, but none of them offered a good explanation. I refuse to do it; there's no way I can fall asleep in that setting, on their schedule, in an uncomfortable bed, with people watching me. If you push back enough you can always get a home test.
There are a range of treatment options out there including weight loss, CPAP, oral appliances, and surgery, and selecting the right option can depend on a number of factors including a patient's lifestyle and the severity of their sleep apnea. We're looking to coordinate access for this full spectrum.