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Advanced diagnostic testing to identify and treat sleep disorders.
We get background history and discuss the problem
We perform some form of testing to confirm the diagnosis
Treatment options are presented
You start treatment, even before completing the 5 Steps!
We provide follow up to ensure you’re getting results!
There are different tests available for Sleep Health and Wellness. It primarily depends on your individual, specific needs. Your doctor may be able to help you determine what Sleep Tests are best for you. Some testing is done in our Sleep Lab, while other tests are done in the comfort of your home, in your own bed. Finally, occasionally blood testing may be helpful as well.
Discuss your sleep concernsIf you are scheduled to come to the Sleep Lab, be aware that it will most likely not be your best night of sleep! That is because you are in a different place than you are used to sleeping, and also because you will be monitored with some sensors on your head and chest. The good news is that nothing we do in the Sleep Lab hurts. There are no needles or injections!
Typically, you will be scheduled to arrive at the Sleep Lab at either 8:30 or 9:30 PM in the evening. Be sure to bring pajamas, toiletries and a change of clothes, since you will be spending the night and may need to go directly to work from the sleep center the next morning. For your convenience, we have on-site shower and bathroom facilities, including bath towels. However, we do not provide any food service, so it’s important that you have your evening meal before arriving to the sleep center. If you prefer, you can also bring some snacks or water if needed prior to going to bed. We have a 7-11 convenience store located next door.
You will be assigned to a comfortable room, which should remind you of a hotel room in some ways. You will be asked to change into your night clothes, and thereafter a sleep technician will apply monitors to your head, neck and extremities. The wires connect to our monitoring equipment. The application of the monitoring wires is painless. You can watch TV or relax during the set-up process, which may take about 45 minutes. After this is completed, you can relax by reading or watching TV until you are ready to go to bed. After you settle into bed, the lights will be turned off so you can comfortably drift off to sleep. While you are sleeping, the sleep technician will remain awake and monitor all of the information being collected. The data collected will include brain waves to determine which stage of sleep you are in, air flow from the mouth and nose, oxygen saturation levels, respiratory rate, heart rate, body position, eye movements, snoring sounds, leg movements, and breathing events.
Upon awakening the next morning, you will be gently disconnected from the wires so you can shower and get dressed for the day. After being disconnected at the completion of the study, you are free to leave at any time. Normally, patients are expected to stay for sleep monitoring until 6 am.
An in-lab sleep study may be recommended if your symptoms are more complex or if a home sleep test produces inconclusive results. Sleep Lab testing allows for more detailed monitoring and can help diagnose a wider range of sleep disorders in a controlled environment. It may also be recommended for patients with certain medical conditions or ongoing symptoms that require closer evaluation by sleep specialists.
Monitors brain activity, breathing, oxygen levels, heart rate and more for a detailed diagnosis.
Recommended if symptoms persist or you have underlying conditions such as cardiac or pulmonary issues.
Overseen by trained professionals throughout the study.
Identifies a wide range of sleep disorders beyond sleep apnea.
Houston Sleep Health: contact our team to confirm your sleep lab location.
We understand that spending a night in a sleep lab may feel unfamiliar. Our goal is to make your experience as comfortable, simple, and stress-free as possible while gathering the information needed to support your health.
Spending a night in our Sleep Lab is a little different from your usual routine, and that is perfectly okay. Many patients worry about not sleeping well, but even a partial night of sleep gives us valuable information. The entire process is safe, non-invasive, and completely painless. There are no needles or injections involved.
Your visit will typically begin at 8:30 PM or 9:30 PM. When you arrive, our team will welcome you and guide you through the process so you feel comfortable from the very beginning.
We recommend bringing your pajamas, toiletries, and a change of clothes. Many patients prefer to head straight to work the next morning, and we make that easy with on-site shower facilities and fresh towels available for your use.
We encourage you to have dinner before arriving, as meals are not provided. You are welcome to bring light snacks or water to enjoy before bedtime. For added convenience, a nearby 7-Eleven is located next door.
You will stay in a quiet, private room designed to feel similar to a hotel. After you change into your nightwear, one of our experienced sleep technicians will gently apply sensors to monitor your sleep. This process is painless and typically takes about 45 minutes. During this time, you can unwind by watching TV or simply relaxing.
Once you are ready, you can go to bed just as you would at home. Throughout the night, a trained technician will monitor your sleep from a separate room. We will gather important information such as brain activity, breathing patterns, oxygen levels, heart rate, snoring, and body movements. This detailed data helps your provider better understand your sleep and overall health.
In the morning, usually around 6:00 AM, the sensors will be gently removed. You will have time to shower, get dressed, and head out for the day feeling informed and supported.
Our services, if in-network, are billable to insurance. We take most major private insurance plans, Medicare/Medicare Advantage plans. Please visit our website for a complete list. Houston Sleep Health also offers affordable and competitive self pay prices!
Ask about your coverageThe Home Sleep Test (HST) involves coming by our office to pick up your HST device and receive training on its use. You will be using your HST device at home during sleep. During this recording, we will be collecting information on your breathing, effort of breathing, oxygen saturation, pulse rate, and snoring. The HST is a good screening tool for breathing disorders during sleep.
However, most HSTs do not measure brain waves, so we are unable to measure your quality of sleep or to analyze the different stages of sleep. Further, HSTs are good for screening for sleep apnea, but often they are not sensitive enough to pick up milder breathing disorders such as pure snoring or Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS). Finally, most HSTs do not measure leg movements, so they are not considered comprehensive Sleep Tests because they are not measuring leg movement disorders during sleep.
Be aware of the differences between a sleep lab and a sleep center. A sleep lab only performs the study, and you will not actually see a Sleep Health Physician. Houston Sleep Health is an accredited sleep center, meaning that we have an on-site Sleep Health Physician, and that our Sleep Health Physician will actually review your study results carefully. Our Sleep Labs are built into our Sleep Centers. If a Sleep Lab is not part of an accredited Sleep Center, you may not have a doctor who actually reviews any of the details of your testing.
Sleep testing evaluates what happens while you sleep and can help identify sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and other breathing or sleep-related problems. The appropriate test depends on your symptoms, medical history, and the sleep disorder your physician is evaluating.
Yes. Houston Sleep Health offers home sleep testing for appropriate patients, particularly when sleep apnea is suspected. The test records information such as breathing effort, blood oxygen levels, pulse rate, and snoring while you sleep at home.
No. Home sleep testing is primarily used to screen for sleep apnea and may not provide the detailed information needed to evaluate every sleep disorder. Conditions such as UARS or disorders involving leg movements may require more comprehensive testing.
An in-lab study may be appropriate when your symptoms require more detailed monitoring or when a home sleep test does not provide enough information. Your sleep specialist determines which type of testing is appropriate based on your symptoms and evaluation.
Houston Sleep Health provides sleep testing and sleep medicine care for patients in Houston. Your provider can determine which testing approach is appropriate for your symptoms.
Advanced diagnostic testing.
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