Frequently Asked Questions

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. These interruptions occur due to the relaxation and narrowing of the throat muscles, leading to partial or complete blockage of the airway. 

Symptoms of OSA may include loud snoring, pauses in breathing during sleep, excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and waking up frequently during the night. 

Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT) is one of the methods used to diagnose OSA. It involves wearing portable monitoring equipment while sleeping at home. The equipment records various parameters like airflow, blood oxygen levels, and heart rate to assess the presence and severity of sleep apnea. 

HSAT is a reliable method for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea, particularly for individuals with a high likelihood of having OSA. It offers the convenience of testing in your own sleep environment, but it might not capture all aspects of sleep as comprehensively as in-lab studies. 

You will be provided a finalized report and summary of the results.  This summary is a basic overview of the results to aid in understanding, however is by no means comprehensive or a substitute for complete evaluation by a board certified Sleep Medicine physician.  HSAT results are part of the diagnostic process and can inform treatment decisions, but they should be considered alongside a complete clinical assessment from a physician. 

Our service is to meet the basic need of completing a home sleep apnea study.  All those who complete our service are strongly recommended to follow up with the referring physician, Primary Care Physician, or a board certified Sleep Medicine Physician for a complete evaluation, explanation of results, and development of a treatment plan.

Northeast Ohio Sleep Medicine LLC provides you with the convenience of conducting a sleep apnea test in the comfort of your own home.

After registering for our service, we will provide you with the necessary testing equipment and instructions. You'll wear the equipment while you sleep for one night and the data recorded will securely transfer remotely to be interpreted by a board certified Sleep Medicine physician.  You will then mail back the HSAT device in a provided prepaid envelope.  Your results will be securely emailed to you once finalized.

Yes.  All home sleep apnea test kits must be returned within 7 business days of delivery. If the kit is not returned within this timeframe, a $10 per calendar day late fee will be assessed for each day the kit is overdue. Kits will be considered non-returned after 30 calendar days post-delivery (max late fee $300). 

If testing equipment is lost, damaged, or not returned, users will be subject to a $300 test kit replacement fee. 

Refunds are available under specific circumstances, including failure of testing due to technical issues or special considerations. We do not offer refunds for other reasons, such as dissatisfaction with results or changes in personal circumstances. 

Our service is cash-only and does not involve insurance billing. It is important to note that home sleep apnea testing may often be covered by insurance.  Northeast Ohio Sleep Medicine LLC does not engage in insurance billing, submission, or reimbursement processes.  Northeast Ohio Sleep Medicine LLC will not be involved in assisting with insurance claims, reimbursement, or providing documentation for insurance purposes 

Our goal is to provide a simplified and efficient testing process.  Treatment plans for sleep apnea require a thorough evaluation and discussion.  All users of our service, regardless of final test outcome, are recommended to follow up the results with their referring provider, Primary Care Physician, or a Sleep Medicine physician.  

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides a searchable directory to locate a Sleep Medicine physician or clinic in your local area.  The page is linked below.