How we test for Sleep Apnoea
Sleep Apnoea Home Sleep Test
A home test can help determine if you have Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. While many practices send you to a centre where you spend the night, these tests are inaccurate representations of what your slumber is like, because you’re in an unfamiliar setting.
At Hugh Fleming Dentistry, we provide our patients with a home sleep test. The MediByte® Junior sleep test is a portable, non-invasive device that can diagnose sleep apnoea quickly and easily. It’s a good choice for people uncomfortable with traditional tests.
Snoring and Sleep Apnoea
Sleep apnoea is a serious disorder that causes people to stop breathing for short time periods during sleep. Referred to as obstructive sleep apnoea or OSA, a person with OSA may have 30 or more breathing pauses per hour. This results in the person intermittently awakening, then falling asleep again. The fact they hear you stop breathing during your slumber may also concern your partner.
Why Should I Get Tested?
If you’re experiencing consistent snoring, there’s a good chance you could also have sleep apnoea. A test helps determine if you have this condition. While many practices send you to a centre where you spend the night, these tests are inaccurate representations of what your slumber is like, because you’re in an unfamiliar setting.
Untreated sleep apnoea leads to ongoing fatigue and potentially serious problems. These include high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, heart failure, depression and more.
Choose from our two Sleep Study Options to kick off your treatment plan
At Home Sleep Study
- Verified sleep apnea diagnosis
- Convenient sleep coach video consult
- Disordered breathing recognition
- Min, max, & average blood oxygen saturation
- Heart rate monitoring
The MediByte® Junior
- At-home convenience
- Portable & user‑friendly
- Comprehensive monitoring
- Ideal for CPAP users
- Quick turnaround & expert review
The MediByte® Junior
The MediByte® Junior is an easy to use, convenient, pocket-sized device that measures eight different channels:
- Oximetry
- Heart Rate
- Pressure Flow
- Snore (derived from pressure)
- RIP Chest Effort
- Body Position (internal sensor)
- CPAP Flow
- CPAP Pressure
- PPG (Photoplethysmograph)
It may also be used for two-night studies. The reporting features are quick and easy.
The Smart Watch
- Use in the comfort of your own home
- Reveals hidden sleep issues
- Disordered breathing recognition
- Min, max & average blood oxygen saturation
- Heart rate monitoring
- Trusted by doctors & Sleep Specialists
