Sleep test

Examination for sleep apnea

If you suspect that you have sleep apnea, it may be a good idea to have it examined and possibly treated.

Sleep recording test

To determine whether or not you have sleep apnea, you will usually be asked to sleep with a CRM (Cardio Respiratory Monitoring) at home for a single night. As you can see in the picture (source: Löwenstein), the meter itself sits in an elastic belt around the chest and stomach. You have an oxygen meter on your finger or your earlobe. The machine measures oxygen saturation and records your breathing patterns, snoring and body position while you sleep. It measures the breathing itself through a so-called "oxygen goggles", which is fixed on the nose.

Analysis of your data and diagnosis

After you have completed the test at home, one of our sleep specialists will analyze your study. They can then say whether you have sleep apnea and assess the severity of the condition.

Your treatment plan

Once the diagnosis is established, the sleep specialist will prepare a treatment plan based on your individual needs. Treatment may include using a CPAP machine that you sleep with and which helps you breathe freely during the night. It can also be changes in sleeping position, use of a dental brace, lifestyle changes such as weight loss or, in some cases, a surgical procedure.

Click here to read more about some of the symptoms of sleep apnea here.

Watch the video below, which shows how to put on the equipment.