In Home Sleep Assessment

Service Description

Do you or a loved one snore and you are worried that it may be affecting your health. Over 3 million Canadians currently suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Symptoms of sleep apnea: Loud snoring. Episodes in which you stop breathing during sleep — which would be reported by another person. Gasping for air during sleep. Awakening with a dry mouth. Morning headache. Difficulty staying asleep, known as insomnia. Excessive daytime sleepiness, known as hypersomnia. Difficulty paying attention while awake. Irritability. Many with this condition will ignore their symptoms until they are faced with the long-term side effects. These side effects can drastically alter your quality of life and, if severe enough, can lead to sudden death from irregular heartbeat. Complications include: Daytime fatigue High blood pressure Type 2 diabetes Liver problems Erectile dysfunction Irregular heartbeat Stroke Heart attack Our team can provide you with a monitor that will record your oxygen saturations and heart rate while you sleep in the comfort of your own home. The results of this study will be shared with you and sent to your family doctor for review.