When you need a sleep study done, you can schedule one in the comfort of your home. But how does it compare to having one done in a lab? Dr. Mohan Philip of Greenville Pulmonary Associates, located in Greenville, TX, is board-certified in Internal Medicine and can answer your questions regarding a home sleep study.

What Is A Sleep Study?

Our pulmonologist can determine from your sleep study whether you are getting deep, restful sleep versus fitful non-REM sleep, whether your blood is adequately oxygenated, and whether your heart and lungs are functioning correctly.

With technological advances, you can have a sleep study done in your home, but is it the best choice for you? Here are the pros and cons of doing a sleep study at home. 

Home Study Pros -

• You are more relaxed in your home than in a lab, so you may fall asleep more easily.
• You can take the study at your leisure instead of scheduling an appointment.
• The monitor is portable and can be recommended for you if you don't have any other respiratory illnesses.
• The at-home version of a sleep study is more affordable than the in-lab. 

Home Study Cons 

According to Dr. Philip of Greenville Pulmonary Associates, located in Greenville, TX, there are a few cons to having an in-home sleep study done.

• The home monitor may not include EKG or EEG leads, which can measure your brainwave activity, heart activity, and REM sleep during the night.
• Depending on the monitor, our doctor may not get an accurate measurement of how often you wake during the night, which may require an in-lab sleep study.

There are pros and cons to any procedure you may have, but if you suspect that you may have sleep apnea characterized by disrupted sleep, daytime sleepiness, or your family member may report you to gasp or snore loudly with periods of quietness. You would be a prime candidate for an in-home sleep analysis.

Do you find it difficult to fall asleep and spend most nights tossing and turning, which can become frustrating and cause a change in your daily activity and fitness levels?

The good news is that our doctor can diagnose sleep apnea correctly after a sleep study. The proper treatment can help improve your sleep quality and get you back to an average activity level.

Call Today for a Possible In-Home Sleep Study

Call Dr. Philip at (903) 454-9976 at Greenville Pulmonary Associates in Greenville, TX, to schedule your consultation appointment. Our doctor looks forward to helping you with any sleep issues and setting up your home sleep study with a scheduled appointment.