Simple home tests for indication sleep apnea?

Posted by robertwills @robertwills, Sep 4 9:51pm

Anything new on the market or discovered to be a good indicator?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Sep 5 7:34am

I've seen a few FDA approved devices for a home sleep apnea test for a little less than $200 but I'm not sure how accurate they are for detecting sleep apnea. I think they only measure breathing. Here's some information that might be helpful if you are shopping for one of these tests.

-- What to Know About an At-Home Sleep Test:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/what-to-know-about-an-at-home-sleep-test

slkanowitz | @slkanowitz | Sep 6 6:44pm

I recommend getting a nocturnal pulse oximetry test ordered by your Dr. You just wear a pulse ox sensor on your finger all night, it’s recorded overnight and if you have significant drops in oxygen levels you may have sleep apnea and get can get a sleep study done. If oxygen levels stay up in normal range sleep apnea is highly unlikely. This is so much simpler, done at home, way less expensive and a good screening test. If you sleep with someone else, they can tell you if snoring, gasping and stopping breathing are happening. Their input is invaluable.