The home sleep test (HST) is a sleep test that is administered by the patient inside the comfort of their own home. It is usually used to test patients with obstructive sleep apnea. An HST primarily monitors breathing by using sensors to track and measure:
Oxygen levels
Breathing effort
Pauses in breathing
An HST is generally not recommended for patients who have other sleep disorders or who have certain medical conditions such as obstructive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, and neuromuscular diseases.
This test uses much less equipment, which makes it easier for the patient to complete the test at home. The process is more convenient and comfortable for most patients.
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