Sleep Study

A Sleep Study (Polysomnography) is a non-invasive diagnostic test used to evaluate breathing and other physiological changes that occur during sleep. It provides valuable information about sleep quality, breathing patterns, oxygen levels, heart rate, and sleep-related movements.A sleep study is particularly useful for patients who experience loud snoring, witnessed pauses in breathing, choking or gasping during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, or disturbed sleep.During the study, various parameters are continuously monitored, including airflow, respiratory effort, blood oxygen saturation, heart rate, body movements, and sleep-related activity. These measurements help identify abnormalities in breathing during sleep.A sleep study can assist in the diagnosis and assessment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), sleep-related breathing disorders, nocturnal oxygen desaturation, and other sleep disturbances.The findings can help the physician determine the severity of a sleep-related breathing disorder and guide an appropriate treatment and follow-up plan.