Thank you Dr Breus for this informative video on analyzing sleep test results. It’s very logical and easy to understand. I also like how you ended the video that CPAP is to get immediate relief but not necessarily the final treatment option.
Hi! Thanks for your kind words! I’m glad you found the video helpful. Dr. Breus does a great job of breaking down complex information. It's important to remember that CPAP can provide immediate relief while exploring other long-term treatment options.
The oxygen saturation data in this case proves why in-home oximetry tests are worthless. The reason...oxygen saturation can stay at relatively normal levels in young healthy individuals when they have apnea because the heart will do all it can by beating faster to keep oxygen levels up. Look closely at the charts at 3:57. Where the oxygen saturation drops, there is a corresponding spike of increased heart rate (red chart). This is likely the main reason untreated sleep apnea causes cardiovascular disease.
My in home test was so wrong it wasn't even funny. When I roll over from pain, I hold my breath. I did not actually sleep during mine but they claim I got a solid 6.5 hours. I've NEVER gotten more than 2 hours together in my life!
Falling asleep in two minutes does not mean someone has narcolepsy. It simply means they are tired and sleep deprived in most instances. Going into REM sleep quickly is what should be used to help diagnose narcolepsy. However, sleep staging with these home testing devices is probably not reliable anyway.
By using a cpap machine, you're not really "getting it fixed". I want to know how to fix the root issue because because I still feel like garbage even when using my cpap.
Hi Marcus! Thanks for your question. Using a CPAP machine treats the symptoms of sleep apnea by keeping your airway open, but it doesn’t address the underlying causes, like weight, anatomy, or muscle tone in the throat and/or different types of sleep apnea. If you still feel unwell, it could be due to unresolved issues like mask fit, pressure settings, or other health factors. Consulting your sleep specialist/ Primary care doctor with your concerns and maybe even exploring holistic approaches, such as lifestyle changes or alternative therapies, might be needed for a more comprehensive solution. Hope this helps!
Thanks Doctor for the simple and easy analysis 👍
Extremely informative.! I’m going have the home sleep study done shortly and this gave me lots of knowledge .
Thank you for watching and your awesome feedback!
Thank you Dr Breus for this informative video on analyzing sleep test results. It’s very logical and easy to understand. I also like how you ended the video that CPAP is to get immediate relief but not necessarily the final treatment option.
Hi! Thanks for your kind words! I’m glad you found the video helpful. Dr. Breus does a great job of breaking down complex information. It's important to remember that CPAP can provide immediate relief while exploring other long-term treatment options.
Are there kits we can buy to test for this a few times a month?
The oxygen saturation data in this case proves why in-home oximetry tests are worthless. The reason...oxygen saturation can stay at relatively normal levels in young healthy individuals when they have apnea because the heart will do all it can by beating faster to keep oxygen levels up.
Look closely at the charts at 3:57. Where the oxygen saturation drops, there is a corresponding spike of increased heart rate (red chart). This is likely the main reason untreated sleep apnea causes cardiovascular disease.
This was so informative! Thank you!!
Thanks Doc!!❤ Moni RN
Nice explanation. TY
This device links to an app, right?
My in home test was so wrong it wasn't even funny. When I roll over from pain, I hold my breath. I did not actually sleep during mine but they claim I got a solid 6.5 hours. I've NEVER gotten more than 2 hours together in my life!
Falling asleep in two minutes does not mean someone has narcolepsy. It simply means they are tired and sleep deprived in most instances. Going into REM sleep quickly is what should be used to help diagnose narcolepsy. However, sleep staging with these home testing devices is probably not reliable anyway.
By using a cpap machine, you're not really "getting it fixed". I want to know how to fix the root issue because because I still feel like garbage even when using my cpap.
Hi Marcus! Thanks for your question. Using a CPAP machine treats the symptoms of sleep apnea by keeping your airway open, but it doesn’t address the underlying causes, like weight, anatomy, or muscle tone in the throat and/or different types of sleep apnea. If you still feel unwell, it could be due to unresolved issues like mask fit, pressure settings, or other health factors. Consulting your sleep specialist/ Primary care doctor with your concerns and maybe even exploring holistic approaches, such as lifestyle changes or alternative therapies, might be needed for a more comprehensive solution. Hope this helps!
I tried, this device and followed the instruction.. The instructions were very confusing. Tonight, I will try again to get this device this working.
Doc what is the best way to get used to a CPAP machine without losing even more sleep and having a detrimental effect on my work
That's a great question.