Sufficient sleep is essential for your health. It helps support brain function, regulates mood, boosts immune function, and reduces the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease.

Sleep deprivation is the lack of quality sleep needed to feel rested and function properly. It can lead to fatigue, poor concentration, weakened immunity, and increased risk of health issues.

To get tested for sleep apnea, you typically need to complete an overnight sleep study, either at a sleep lab or at home, that monitors your sleep patterns and breathing.

Yes, many people can take a sleep apnea test at home using a portable device that records breathing, oxygen levels, and other vital signs overnight. A doctor will provide instructions and review the results. Testing at home offers a more comfortable and convenient option.

A sleep study (polysomnography) is used to diagnose sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, by monitoring sleep stages, breathing, oxygen levels, heart rate, and body movements to identify disruptions or abnormalities. After the study, your doctor will review the results and determine a diagnosis and treatment plan if needed.