A sleep apnea home test can provide a cheap, fast and easy way of finding out you have sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a serious disorder that prevents normal breathing while sleeping. In the most extreme cases sleep apnea death can occur. More common effects of sleep apnea include constant waking at night, usually sweating and gasping for breath and sleep apnea snoring, which, sounds like the sufferer is being choked. Sleep apnea can even have psychological symptoms that adversely effect your life.

       The sleep apnea home test is called SleepStrip. It is a device that is put on just before you go to sleep and worn while you are sleeping. It can actually measure your breathing cycle and determine if you have sleep apnea and if you do, how bad it is. Even if you have this test you must see a doctor and get a complete sleep apnea diagnosis. SleepStrip is merely a tool to help diagnose sleep apnea and determine the seriousness of a case.

       The best sleep apnea home test is carefully looking for the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea. As previously mentioned, constant waking at night and snoring are the most common and easily detectable effects of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea headaches occur in the morning but these can often be confused with a TMJ headache. Sleep apnea can also cause excessive irritability, constant tiredness during the day, and depression. The lack of oxygen going to the brain can cause memory loss and that combined with the other symptoms often leads to people believing it is Alzheimer Disease.

       If you believe you are having a problem sleep apnea and would like to learn more about getting a sleep apnea home test and would like to learn more about what you can do, please consider visiting us at the Atlanta Dental Group PC. Our Atlanta dental team is one of the most experienced in Atlanta with over 20 years of experience serving Atlanta's dental needs. Our dentists in Georgia are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are more than welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like schedule an appointment with our Atlanta sleep apnea dentist, call to make an appointment at 404-874-7428.