Why is Snoring so bad for your health?
We want to be clear- snoring can be a serious indicator of sleep apnea, which is a life threatening disease. If you are snoring, you should at least rule out sleep apnea via a sleep test. Additionally, researchers have also found several found health risks for snoring independent of the risks of Sleep Apnea:
Hardening of the Arteries
Increased Risk of Heart Attack
Increased Risk of Stroke
Sleep Divorce
Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure
As Far back as 1995 researchers knew that "Heavy snoring significantly increases the risk of carotid atherosclerosis, and the increase is independent of other risk factors, including measures of nocturnal hypoxia and obstructive sleep apnea severity. Considering the high prevalence of snoring in the community, these findings have substantial public health implications for the management of carotid atherosclerosis and the prevention of stroke."
Read the Full Study HereThe risk of ischemic stoke was higher among older male patients with arterial hypertension who always snored.
Read the Full Study HereThe results showed that compared with non-snoring participants, snoring significantly increased the risk of hypertension in both men and women
Read the Full Study HereA mechanical vibration simulating snoring triggered an inflammatory cascade, as reflected by the increase in IL-8 release mediated by MAPK pathways.
Read the Full Study HereConclusions: Snoring is associated with a significantly increased risk for stroke, up to 46%. The importance of the current study lies in that we provide an imputes to take a more active approach against the increased risk of stroke in snorers.
Read the Full Study HereThese findings indicate that early injury involves vasoconstriction and denuding of the arterial endothelium.
Read the Full Study Here Sleep Test FAQs
No. The overwhelming majority of Sleep Tests today are done as Home Sleep Tests.
HSTs for the vast majority of people are preferred to In-Lab sleep tests for comfort. They are simple devices that usually have only 2-3 points of connection with your body, as pictured above. Even sensitive sleepers can usually sleep just fine with a HST. HSTs come in a variety of devices, and so different devices will be more compatible for different people.
Sleep Doctors, Cardiologists, Neurologists, ENTs, and Primary Care doctors all over the world trust Home Sleep tests as the preferred initial method of Sleep Testing, and rely on the results everyday to treat and care for their patients.
Modern Home Sleep Tests are very accurate for diagnosing Sleep Apnea. HST devices must pass approval by the FDA. One of the factors look at is the accuracy of the device compared to an In-Lab sleep study (PSG). In fact, for some people who have a hard time falling asleep in sleep lab, Home Sleep Tests may give a more practical and realistic look at a typical night of your sleep.
While it's impossible to know your exact costs until we run your insurance benefits, HSTs are a fraction of the cost of going into a sleep lab for a sleep study. Most commercial insurances, Medicare, and other government plans all have coverage for Sleep Tests.
Typically, commercial insurances will honor a sleep test for 5 years. However, sleep quality can deteriorate over a short period of time. If you are feeling tired during the day, snoring, or gasping for breath during sleep, you should get a sleep test. It could drastically improve the quality of your life.
Snoring, feeling tired during the day, gasping for air while sleeping, low testosterone, waking up during the night to use the bathroom, and high blood pressure can all be indicators of sleep apnea.
Home Sleep Tests are painless. No needles, tight straps, or tubes in your mouth or nose will be part of the test.
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