Where?
Often at home.
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How can sleep breathing be tested at home?
Respiratory polygraphy records overnight signals such as airflow, breathing effort, oxygen saturation and pulse. It may form part of medical sleep-apnoea assessment. Unlike polysomnography, it usually does not measure sleep stages.
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The team explains the sensors and their use. Follow the instructions for the particular device.
Record overnight
Several signals are interpreted together. A single reading or snoring recording cannot establish the diagnosis.
Discuss the report
Unclear, technically inadequate or apparently normal results despite symptoms may require further testing.
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Who interprets it?
The responsible medical team.
Next?
Discuss findings and next steps.
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Understand the equipment
The team explains the sensors and their use. Follow the instructions for the particular device.
Record overnight
Several signals are interpreted together. A single reading or snoring recording cannot establish the diagnosis.
Discuss the report
Unclear, technically inadequate or apparently normal results despite symptoms may require further testing.
Often confused
Polygraphy versus polysomnography
Polysomnography also records signals used to assess sleep, such as brain activity.
Quick answers
Is a smartwatch equivalent?
No. A consumer watch does not replace a medically arranged test.
Does a normal result always exclude apnoea?
No. Symptoms and recording quality influence further assessment.
Can I then choose a splint myself?
No. Medical findings and dental suitability both matter.
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For a personal discussion
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- Airflow
- Movement of air during breathing.
- Oxygen saturation
- Proportion of haemoglobin carrying oxygen.
- Artefact
- A disturbance in a measured signal.
Make the distinction
Polysomnography also records signals used to assess sleep, such as brain activity.
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